Water Cycle Resources

Water is everywhere and it has a cycle that changes it from one form to another.

Here are some free water cycle resources for homeschooling families to use to supplement the lessons that they are already teaching. These resources are at different comprehension levels and parents should see what best fits their child’s current educational needs.

Water Cycle from United States Geological Survey

The United States Geological Survey provides a detailed explanation of the water cycle. There is also a diagram of the water included on this page. This lesson is at the level of an upper level middle school or high school student.

Website:http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercyclesummary.html

EPA Water Cycle Flash Animation

This interactive animation of the water cycle provided the EPA that is good for all levels.

Website:http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html

Study Jams Water Cycle

 Study Jams, from Scholastic, provides an animated video that describes the water cycle. There is also a Flash quiz and vocabulary list of the water cycle.  

Website: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/studyjams/water_cycle/

Alabama Cooperative Extension Water Cycle Worksheets and Lesson

 This is a pdf document that provides a lesson on the water cycle and list of facts. This lesson includes some facts that are related to Alabama, including the major rivers in the state. There are also worksheets and an answer key.  

Website: http://www.aces.edu/crd/publications/wtrqlty/wq1.pdf