Water's Amazing Journey Through Nature

Water's Amazing Journey Through Nature

WALT: We Are Learning To understand how the water cycle affects our environment Year 1 Science - New Zealand Curriculum

Where Does Rain Come From?

Think about the last time it rained What did you see in the sky? Where do you think the water goes after it rains?

The Sun Warms the Water

The bright sun shines down It heats up water in rivers, lakes and oceans The warm water rises up into the sky This is called EVAPORATION

Let's Act Out Evaporation!

Stand up and be the sun Stretch your arms wide like sun rays Now be the water rising up Slowly lift your arms to the sky

Water Vapor Makes Clouds

Water vapor rises high in the sky It gets cold up there The water vapor sticks together This makes fluffy white clouds - CONDENSATION

The Complete Water Cycle

Create Your Water Cycle Poster

Work in groups of 5 Use pictures and drawings Show how water helps plants and animals Label the sun, clouds, rain, and rivers

Water is Amazing!

Water travels in a never-ending circle It helps all living things grow The water cycle keeps our Earth healthy