The Water Cycle
Science Benchmark
Matter on Earth cycles from one form to another. The cycling of matter on Earth requires energy. The cycling of water is an example of this process. The sun is the source of energy for the water cycle. Water changes state as it cycles between the atmosphere, land, and bodies of water on Earth.
Online Resources
Matter on Earth cycles from one form to another. The cycling of matter on Earth requires energy. The cycling of water is an example of this process. The sun is the source of energy for the water cycle. Water changes state as it cycles between the atmosphere, land, and bodies of water on Earth.
Online Resources
- The Story of Drinking Water - learn all about Earth's precious fresh water.
- Evaporation Model - understand how water changes from a liquid to a gas.
- Rate of Evaporation - view an animated model of how the rate of evaporation is affected by wind, temperature, and humidity.
- Animated Water Cycle Diagram - animated water cycle diagram for teachers and students.
- Climate Change - animations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; learn about how global warming, the water cycle, and the carbon cycle are all related.
- Interactive Water Cycle - in this animated activity, you control the water cycle as you learn.
- Morphie's Great Water Ride Adventure - learn about the water cycle by riding through it with Morphie Raindrop.
- StudyJams! - Water Cycle - water is constantly moving, but where does it go? Watch this three minute video and get the full story on the water cycle.
- Water Sense Kids - thirsty for knowledge about water? Find out more about how you can help conserve water.
- The Water Project