Introduction to the Water Cycle
In this one time class students will understand the basics of the water cycle and complete a hands on activity.
Vanessa Helmick
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(105)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
Students will be introduced to the water cycle through PowerPoint, videos, hands on activities, and an experiment of 'making it rain.' During this class students will learn what each part of the water cycle is, why it happens and how/why it is important to the Earth. The parts of the water cycle that will be discussed in this one time class is as follows: 1) Precipitation 2) Evaporation 3) Condensation 4) Collection Students will also observe how it rains through an experiment that they can produce in their own home or just watch the teacher complete this experiment. This class will end with setting up our own experiment that we can observe after class to observe/visualize how the water cycle works.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need: -a ziploc bag -A permanent marker (any color) -1/2 cup of water -Food coloring (blue preferred, but any color will work)-optional -tape Optional Experiment During Class: -shaving cream -small glass -medium glass (clear) -straw or eye dropper -blue food coloring -water
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.7
105reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Welcome! I live in Virginia with my two precious boys Ashton, and Carson and a beloved partner of 17 years; Jeremy. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my kids, learning new things, and I especially enjoy teaching. Teaching has always been a dream of mine and I continue to find different enlightening avenues to fulfill this dream.
I have a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a concentration in Elementary Education, Associates of Arts & Science, and a certificate in Surgical Technology.
I am a licensed teacher and taught 2nd grade for three years and will be teaching third grade this coming year.
I have experience in teaching students to read, write, and math skills.
I started my career as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), I then received my certificate in Surgical Technology (CST) and worked in the operating room for 5 years. Then I taught the clinical/lab portion of the Surgical Technology program at the community college level. I worked for a short time in a daycare/preschool setting teaching ages 3-5, which lead me to becoming a Special Education Teacher Assistant in an elementary school, teaching children from kindergarten to fifth grade, this position pathed the way for my current job as a public educator. I volunteered with the local Girl Scouts, for about 5 years, as a troop leader for girls ages 5-18.
I am hoping to teach a diverse group of classes touching on different areas of my expertise and career paths. I enjoy being in the classroom and working with all children, Outschool is just a different version of that classroom and I look forward to working with your child(ren) and enjoying a class(es) together here on Outschool.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to request a class time/topic.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
2-8 learners per class
