By: Miss DeLuca

You will be able to identify and label the stages of the water cycle

You will be able to write a short summary of the water cycle

You will be able to draw a picture of the water cycle

The water cycle is the way the earth uses and recycles water. It is controlled by the sun.

The water cycle consists of 4 main parts:- Evaporation- Condensation- Precipitation- Collection

Evaporation is when the sun heats up water and turns it into a gas, vapor, or steam and goes into the air.

Condensation is when the water vapor in the air gets cold and turns back into liquid, which makes clouds.

Precipitation happens when the clouds have so much liquid in them that they can’t hold it any more.

Precipitation comes in many forms like; rain, hail, sleet, or snow.

When water falls back to the earth it collects in various places like, lakes, rivers, ponds, and oceans.

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

CollectionCollection

With a partner you will draw a picture of the water cycle, label it, and write a short summary of how it works and why you think the water cycle is a good thing.

You are now able to label and identify the stages of the water cycle

You are able to tell me about the water cycle in your own words

You can also draw a picture of the water cycle