Describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on Earth through the water cycle and explain the Sun’s role as the major energy source.
TEKS 4.10A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Water cycle in future grades.
Standard 4.10A in Science helps students understand Water cycle and apply knowledge with confidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.10A.
Standard 4.10A describes the essential skills and understandings for Water cycle in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.10A.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 4.10A.
