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Author

NASA

Grades

3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Subjects

Science, Earth and Space Sciences

Resource Types

  • Activity - Classroom
  • Worksheets

Regional Focus

Global

Format

PDF

Coloring Page: The Water Cycle

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Synopsis
  • This water cycle coloring page features a detailed diagram illustrating various stages of the water cycle, with labels in both English and Spanish.
  • Students will familiarize themselves with the water cycle while enjoying a creative experience.

Teaching Tips

Positives

  • The downloadable PDF file includes a second page with definitions for each labeled term.
  • This activity is also available in Spanish.

Additional Prerequisites

  • Students should be familiar with the water cycle.
  • The teacher must download and print the PDF document and prepare the coloring utensils for the students.

Differentiation

Scientist Notes
This resource visualizes the water cycle. As water vapor is the most important greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, understanding how water travels through the climate system is vital. This resource is recommended for teaching.
Standards
  • Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
    • ESS2: Earth's Systems
      • MS-ESS2-4 Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.
  • World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (ACTFL)
    • Connections: Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations.
      • 3.1 Making Connections: Learners build, reinforce, and expand their knowledge of other disciplines while using the language to develop critical thinking and to solve problems creatively.
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