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Distribution of Water on Earth Activities for
5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of the distribution of water on Earth. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

5E Lessons

Lessons

The Distribution of Water on Earth 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Distribution of Water on Earth Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Distribution of Water on Earth 5E Lesson, students will be able to describe and graph the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth. [Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, groundwater, and polar ice caps, and does not include the atmosphere.]

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the distribution of water on Earth unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • How is water distributed on Earth? (What kind of water? Where is it found?)
  • How can we measure the distribution of water?
Standards
  • 5-ESS2-2 - Describe and graph the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth. [Assessment Boundary: Assessment is limited to oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, ground water, and polar ice caps, and does not include the atmosphere.]
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