An introduction to the water cycle, for teachers.
Includes a suggested lesson sequence.

Students investigate the concept of evaporation through an experiment to measure its rate.

Students make it 'rain', using some simple equipment.

This teacher demonstration allows students to visualise the formation of clouds.

Students research a chosen source of drinking water.

Students investigate an important factor in aquifer formation, through testing soil permeability.
Teacher notes include an investigation on salt lakes.

This resources includes a demonstration and answers to the students quiz, below.

An important decision needs to be made...where to position the camp toilet!?!

Students research the Perth to Kalgoorlie pipeline.

A review of the water cycle using our very own animation.

A cloze activity to test student understanding of the water cycle.

Students undertake an activity to consider an Aboriginal perspective on water.

Students access a video in order to consider an Indian perspective on water.