The Water Cycle: Every Drop Has a Story
The Water Cycle: Every Drop Has a Story
A microlearning journey for middle school students
Evaporation
The sun heats oceans, lakes, and rivers, turning liquid water into invisible vapor. 71% of Earth is covered in water.
Condensation & Precipitation
As water vapor rises and cools, it forms tiny droplets around dust particles, creating clouds. When droplets combine and get heavy enough, they fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Collection & Climate Impact
Water flows into rivers, lakes, and oceans, soaks into groundwater, and the cycle begins again.
Climate change is accelerating the water cycle by 7% per degree of warming.
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz - 3 quick questions about what you just learned:
What percentage of Earth is covered in water?
What happens during condensation?
How does climate change affect the water cycle?