The Amazing Water Cycle Journey
Understanding How Water Moves Around Our Planet Year 5 Science UK National Curriculum
What is the Water Cycle?
The endless journey of water around Earth Water changes from liquid to gas to liquid again It never stops moving! The same water has been cycling for millions of years
The Sun: Our Water Cycle Engine
The Sun provides energy to power the water cycle Heat from the Sun warms water in oceans, rivers, and lakes Without the Sun, there would be no water cycle Solar energy makes water evaporate
Complete Water Cycle Diagram
Evaporation: Water Becomes Invisible!
Heat turns liquid water into water vapour Water vapour is invisible gas that rises into the air Happens from oceans, rivers, lakes, and puddles Even happens from wet clothes on a washing line!
Transpiration: Plants Help Too!
Plants release water vapour through their leaves Trees and plants are like natural water pumps They take water from soil through their roots Water travels up and out through tiny holes in leaves
Let's Explore Condensation!
Breathe on a cold window or mirror Watch water droplets appear Feel a cold drink bottle on a warm day See how water vapour turns back into liquid droplets
Precipitation: Water Falls Back Down
Water droplets in clouds join together and become heavy They fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail Different types depend on temperature This water returns to Earth's surface
Collection: Where Does Water Go?
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Water Cycle Challenge Question
Can you trace the journey of a water droplet? Start from the ocean and follow it through the complete cycle What are all the places it might visit? How many different forms might it take?