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A tree's water cycle
Illustration of tree roots growing downward through layers in the soil.
Take a journey as water molecules moving throughout the tree water cycle.
Grades K -
8
Biology/Ecology • Hydrology • SoilScience/Pedology
Activity • Lesson Plan
Educational Objectives
By the end of this activity, students will be able to:
- Describe the main parts of the water cycle in and around a tree.
- Become familiar with proportions of water in each part of the cycle, depending on seasons and location.
Audience
K-12
Observatory: Sierra CZO
Author(s): Southern Sierra CZO
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Details for this Resource
In this activity designed for K-6th graders, students will focus on a specific part of the water cycle called evapotranspiration. Students will take a journey as a water molecule moving throughout the tree’s water cycle. Students will learn the main parts of the water cycle in and around a tree and become familiar with proportions of water in each part of the cycle.
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