The water cycle
Water moves among the atmosphere, land, and bodies of water.
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Water and Earth systems · Grades 5–8Follow water through the world around you.
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Watersheds and runoff
A watershed is the land area that drains toward a common outlet.
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Weather describes atmospheric conditions over short periods.
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Read the teaching guide →Map a rainfall journey
Create an annotated diagram tracing possible water pathways through a safe, familiar landscape.
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