Grade 3

Water cycle in simple steps

See how water moves from earth to sky and back again through sun, clouds, and rain.

Category: World Around Us 9 min Confident
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Use the weather children already notice. Keep the explanation visual and circular, not technical.

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Sun warms water

first step

Talk about puddles or wet clothes drying.

Example: The sun warms water.

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Water goes up and forms clouds

cloud step

Connect this to clouds in the sky.

Example: Water vapour helps form clouds.

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Rain comes down again

rain step

Complete the cycle with the return of water.

Example: Clouds can bring rain back to the ground.

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These next steps stay in the same stage so the child does not get sent backward.

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