University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Water Cycle and Climate Change
Water moves from place to place through the water cycle, which is changing as climate changes. Learn how the water cycle is changing as global temperatures rise.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Processes of the Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the water cycle.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Water Wonders: Round & Round It Goes! The Water Cycle
Presents a water cycle diagram with information about the different stages, a 10-question groundwater quiz, and a water poem.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Earth Science: Water Cycle Bingo
Test your understanding of terms associated with the water cycle in this bingo- style game.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the water cycle.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Water Cycle
Water can be in the atmosphere, on the land, in the ocean, and underground. It moves from place to place through the water cycle.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Earth's Water Cycle
In this lesson, students draw and write about the water cycle, then discuss the important role the oceans play. Includes links to online resources.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Clouds and the Water Cycle (Intermediate)
Explore the water cycle by way of the clouds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.21 Water Cycle
Understand the importance water cycling constantly through the ecosystem.
Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture (Samoa) Government
Mesc: Samoa School Net: Rain and Water Cycle: Weather and Water Cycle
Explains the different stages in the water cycle while covering important vocabulary. Supported by lots of visuals and includes a good water cycle animation.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Atlantic Ocean: What Is the Water Cycle?
Explains the three states of water, how the water cycle works, and the role of temperature. Includes a fun fact quiz.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Water Cycle
This site provides a comprehensive introduction to the water cycle. Students construct a model to simulate parts of the water cycle. Includes background information, links to standards, lesson plans, and assessment ideas.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Nagt: Demonstrating Climate Change and the Water Cycle
Demonstration of the greenhouse effect and its role in climate change, discussion of the phases of water and the water cycle, and a hands-on experiment to investigate the role of temperature in phase changes of water.
Other
Managing Wholes: Water Cycle Basics
A great slideshow that compares an effective water cycle with an ineffective one. Content can be read in five different languages.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Water Cycle
This page from the University of Washington has an excellent diagram of the water cycle. There are 8 water cycle hands on activities on the bottom of the page. Also there is a link to a teacher reference page.
Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture (Samoa) Government
Mesc: Samoa School Net: Samoa Weather: Weather and Water Cycle
This lesson explains how the water cycle works in the country of Samoa, which is surrounded by ocean. We learn how this affects weather and climate.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Weather Watch: Water Cycle
Excellent discussion and illustration of the water cycle.
Curated OER
Weather Dude: The Water Cycle
Informational weather site highlights The Water Cycle. Discover how it works and learn more about evaporation and condensation.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Weather: The Water Cycle
An article about the water cycle and the role that water plays in cloud formation.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Weather Watch: Water Cycle
Excellent discussion and illustration of the water cycle. Explained in an easy to understand format.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Water Cycle
This is an introductory lesson on the water cycle. The internet will be used to help teach the cycle. The student will end the lesson by making his/her own water cycle for observation.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Water Cycle
During this lesson plan, students will learn that water is constantly being recycled through the atmosphere and how this affects us. Students will explore the water cycle on the Internet. Students create different types of weather...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Water and Water Cycle
An illustrated article helps learners understand the water cycle and the distribution of Earth's water.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Water Cycle
This water cycle activity is designed to assess the comprehension of concepts related to the water cycle.
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