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Water Cycle, Evaporation and Condensation∗

Jane Fletcher

Grade level: Grade 2.

Provincial curriculum links: Ontario.
Subject: Science; Drama.
Keywords: Water, water cycle, drama, evaporation, lake, condensation.

Description
Students learn about the parts of the water cycle and then demonstrate their understanding
of the Water Cycle through drama and dance.

Curriculum Framework
Topic: Air and Water in the Environment
Strand: Earth and Space Systems
Specific Lesson Goals

ˆ Students will demonstrate understanding of the various stages of the water cycle
through integration of the concept via Dramatic Arts

ˆ Students will recognize and demonstrate movement sequences found in their natural
surroundings

ˆ Students will demonstrate the ability to move and control their bodies in space and
time

ˆ Students will identify specific aspects of their work and that of others that were
effective

Preparation
Preparation time: 30 min.

∗
Submitted by: <Jane Fletcher. References to the Ontario curriculum>
Water Cycle 2

Length of lesson: 45 min.

Resources required: Water Cycle Diagram - outside learning circle

Procedure
1. Students will review the different parts of the water cycle by reviewing the diagram
with their teacher. See Resource section for

2. Students will be asked to imagine they are a lake. How would you feel the sun heating
you up? How could you use your body to show that? How could you use your body
to show water evaporating?

3. The teacher will continue this line of questioning with the whole group, focusing on
each stage of the water cycle. Once all of the stages have been discussed, direct the
students to find a comfortable spot. Then, direct them each to use their body to
demonstrate evaporation and condensation.

Discussion and Questions

Ask the children what body actions they did to show rain? Water evaporation? What stage
did you enjoy most? Why?

Student Evaluation
The teacher will observe the students accurately demonstrating and discussing the various
stages of the water cycle - use of appropriate vocabulary and body language.

References
ˆ Science and Technology - Weather Watch, by Addison Wesley

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