US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey:the Water Cycle for Kids and Students: Advanced Students
Hyperlinked diagram provides an in-depth explanation of each phase of the Earth's water cycle.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Water Cycle
Water can be in the atmosphere, on the land, in the ocean, and underground. It moves from place to place through the water cycle.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Water Wonders: Round & Round It Goes! The Water Cycle
Presents a water cycle diagram with information about the different stages, a 10-question groundwater quiz, and a water poem.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Water Cycle
An in-depth explanation of the Earth's water cycle, including a hyperlinked diagram that provides direct access to information about each phase in the cycle.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Cycle for Schools
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have teamed up to create a water-cycle diagram for schools. Use the interactive version and download printable files of the diagram.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: The Water Cycle
Learn about the water cycle from this "book" that includes bright pictures and descriptions. Learn about precipitation, condensation, and evaporation and see examples of each phenomenon.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Water Cycle [Pdf]
An illustrated diagram of the water cycle that students can use for study.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Water Cycle
This page from the University of Washington has an excellent diagram of the water cycle. There are 8 water cycle hands on activities on the bottom of the page. Also there is a link to a teacher reference page.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Slideshows for the Series: Water and the Environment
This page contains a collection of PowerPoint slideshows that explore water. Learn why water is important, why Earth is called the water planet, the parts of the water cycle, and the importance of water quality.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: The Rock Cycle With Geologic Settings [Pdf]
A colorful diagram of the rock cycle showing the stages that rocks go through as they are transformed by different processes such as weathering, lithification, and crystallization.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Water Movements
The paths that water can take through Earth's systems are many and complex. Examine the following diagram from NASA depicting the water cycle. Studying the water cycle is important because changes in the water cycle affect all parts of...
NASA
Nasa: Introduction to Clouds [Pdf]
NASA is interested in clouds because they are an integral part of the water cycle, and because they are a controlling factor in the energy budget of the Earth. This chart provides a basic introduction to the identification of clouds. The...
Other
Interactions Between the Atmosphere & Hydrosphere [Pdf]
A discussion of the interactions between the four spheres of Earth and how they affect weather and climate. The slideshow is divided into two parts. The first deals with interactions between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere and the...
Curated OER
[Water Cycle Graphic]
This page from the University of Washington has an excellent diagram of the water cycle. There are 8 water cycle hands on activities on the bottom of the page. Also there is a link to a teacher reference page.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Water Treatment Process
In this illustratd diagram of the water treatment process, click on each step to learn more information.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Reference Documents: Rock Cycle [Pdf]
A simplified version of the rock cycle showing the three types of rocks and the transformational processes that occur between each pair of rock types.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Changing State Condensation
Explore the process of condensation as it pertains to molecular movement in water vapor.
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Abcteach: Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] Ready made worksheets for any earth science unit on water cycles, the layers of the earth, or volcanoes.
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