The Water Cycle
Grade 2
Created by:  Mariah Moran

Clouds    The Sun      Surface Water-Lakes and Rivers      Ground Water and Wells
Rain and Snow      People Use Water      Plants and Trees     Oceans

Introduction:
Every human, plant, and animal depends on water for survival.  Let's explore the Earth's water cycle; what exactly is it?  Take a tour through the water cycle! Learn about what happens to a drop of water as it experiences evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Your Challenge:
We need your help!  We need to find out what happened to Drippy the Raindrop.  He was last seen floating in the ocean about 2 days ago.  He is missing and you are going to help us find him.  You'll need to gather a lot of information about the water cycle in order to find him.  There are some questions for you to answer and there are some activities for you to do to learn all about the water cycle!  Read all about Drippy the Raindrop and his exciting adventures. You will find the answers to these questions by clicking on the links.  Good luck searching!  We hope you find Drippy!

1)  What is Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, and Collection?

2)  Read Drippy the Raindrop Story

3)  Print and then answer the Drippy questions after you have read the  story

4)  Print the picture chart.  Draw a picture of Drippy in each of the stages of the water cycle:  Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation.  In the empty box, write 3 sentences describing the pictures.  (One for each picture!)

5)  Name at least 5 different forms of precipitation

6)  Why does it rain?  What happens to rain once it falls to the ground?  View the Power Point slide show to learn more about the water cycle.

7)  What happens at the end of the water cycle?  Is there an end to it?

8)  Make your own mini water cycle!