Activity type

Experience

Duration

15 to 30 min

Target age

7 to 9

Activity description

In a transparent bag, create a small-scale water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. This activity allows you to view certain steps of the water cycle and the states of water. You will also be able to identify the steps of the water cycle in your daily life.

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Topics covered

  • Water cycle

  • Evaporation

  • Condensation

  • Precipitation

  • Liquid state

  • Gaseous state

Objectives

Understand the water cycle and recognize the states of water.

  • Observe evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

  • Observe the liquid and gaseous states of water

  • Discuss the phenomena involved in the water cycle

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