Lesson Plan
Water Cycle Wonders Lesson Plan
Students will identify and describe the four stages of the water cycle—evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection—through hands-on demonstrations and discussions.
This lesson builds foundational science knowledge, reinforces vocabulary, and connects concepts to real-world water use, helping students appreciate Earth’s water dynamics.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Vocabulary
5 minutes
Step 2
Evaporation & Condensation Demo
10 minutes
Step 3
Precipitation & Collection Simulation
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Water Cycle Wonders
The Water Cycle
Stage 1: Evaporation
Stage 2: Condensation
Demo: Evaporation & Condensation
Stage 3: Precipitation
Stage 4: Collection
Simulation: Precipitation & Collection
Wrap-Up & Quiz
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Activity
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