Teach The Water Cycle and Groundwater with this inquiry-style earth & space science lesson for Grades 6–8 . The set has 25 slides, delivered as an editable PowerPoint and as a matching printable PDF, so you can present it on the board or print a copy for a student who needs a paper version.

What students practice

• Model: 2 EXPLAIN Trace water between oceans, air, land Describe evaporation, condensation and and soil. precipitation.
• Investigate: 4 APPLY Explain how groundwater supports and Test how soil changes water infiltration. challenges communities. ©

Slide topics include 2 The Mystery of a Disappearing Puddle INQUIRE; 3 Learning Goals & Success Criteria PLAN; 4 A Water Cycle With Many Pathways BUILD A MODEL; The Two Engines: Sun & Gravity CAUSE & EFFECT; 6 Evaporation: Water to Water Vapor PROCESS 01; 7 Transpiration: Plants Return Water PROCESS 02; Condensation: How Clouds Form PROCESS 03; Precipitation: Water Returns PROCESS 04; and 25 Exit Ticket: One Drop, Many Paths REFLECT.

What’s included (25 slides)

• Editable PowerPoint (25 slides) for presenting and adapting the lesson
• Printable PDF of the same 25 slides
• Lesson flow includes an engage / phenomenon hook, a learning-mission slide, a check-your-understanding or assess slide, an exit ticket

How to use it in class

1. Project the PowerPoint (or the PDF) and work through the slides with the class.
2. Pause at the discussion and check-understanding slides so students can explain their thinking.
3. Use the exit ticket at the end as a quick formative check.
4. Print selected slides for notebooks, absent students or a sub plan.

At a glance

• Grade: 6–8
• Subject: Earth & Space Science (The Water Cycle and Groundwater)
• Pages: 25
• Format: Editable PPTX + printable PDF; instant digital download after purchase