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Water Cycle Diagram

  • Updated

    Updated:  14 Sep 2023

Display this water cycle diagram when teaching about the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  4

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teaching resource

Water Cycle Diagram

  • Updated

    Updated:  14 Sep 2023

Display this water cycle diagram when teaching about the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  4

Display this water cycle diagram when teaching about the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth.

Looking for a Water Cycle Diagram?

Explore the wonders of the water cycle with a poster created by Teach Starter. This colourful and educational poster is the perfect addition to any science classroom. It showcases the various stages of the water cycle, from evaporation to precipitation, in an easy-to-understand diagram. With clear labels and vivid illustrations, students will learn about the continuous movement of water on Earth and its role in our ecosystem. Hang it up and watch as your students discover the beauty and importance of the water cycle!

This poster illustrates the different phases of the water cycle, including:

  • Evaporation
  • Condensation
  • Precipitation
  • Runoff
  • Collection
  • Transpiration
  • Groundwater flow

How to Make the Most of Your Water Cycle Poster

  1. Print the poster and display it in your classroom for students to reference when doing independent work.
  2. Print the poster, slip it into a clear sleeve, and use it in your guided groups as a reminder.
  3. Print the poster, slide it into a clear sleeve, and hang it on a ring as a reference tool for a resource centre. 

We’ve also developed bonus ways to turn posters into interactive tools that make your lessons stick! 

📂 Place copies in students’ homework folders for reference. 

💻 Provide posters as digital resources for virtual students. 

🧠 Test students’ memories by showing them the poster, then hiding it and having them tell you what they remember.

✅ Incorporate posters into your lesson wrap-up: students write on a sticky note what they learned from the lesson and place it on the poster. 

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