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The Water Cycle - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7

Reading article on the water cycle that explains evaporation, evapotranspiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration and runoff, followed by three comprehension questions and three extension tasks.
Grades
Grades 5–7, Middle School, Elementary
File type
Multiple File Types

Updated Oct 02, 2026

Subject
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science
Topic
Water cycle, Science article
Resource types
Diagrams, Teacher Tools

About this resource

What's inside this resource

This is a comprehensive resource about the water cycle, ideally suitable for students aged between 10 and 12. The content is Google Classroom ready, fully editable, and perfect for distance learning or supplemental instruction in environmental science classes.

Key Features:
  • In-depth explanations of terminologies related to the water cycle.
  • Mixture of questions – direct knowledge-based as well as thought-provoking topics.
  • Topics explored include reasons behind the cyclic movement of water on earth, analysis of different parts of it and information about how long our water has been here.

The functionality across different platforms provides versatility regarding how teachers and students access their content. Conveniently created versions are already available in Microsoft Word and PDF formats avoiding any confusion over formatting issues.

Educational Impact:
  • Saves time by enhancing scientific literacy among students
  • Improves reading comprehension skills
  • Works as an engaging extension activity for advanced learners
Potential Implementation:

This can be used during whole group activities focused on team-building or individualized learning sessions. It’s also ideal for homework assignments which can also help with parent engagement at home. A detailed answer key makes correction easy ensuring maintenance of rigorous education standards throughout the teaching period.

Meeting Educational Standards

This resource aims to meet high-level educational standards including NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills), and Common Core while ensuring every learner is engaged effectively making it a robust teaching tool!

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Explain the processes that move water through the water cycle
  • Draw and label a diagram of the water cycle
  • Research how climate change and runoff affect water systems

Teaching tips

  • The answer key covers the comprehension questions; the research extensions are open-ended.

Skills covered

  • Reading informational text — answering comprehension questions on water-cycle processes
  • Scientific modeling — drawing a labeled water-cycle diagram
  • Research — investigating climate change and runoff impacts

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Resource details

Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Water cycle
  • Evapotranspiration
  • Infiltration
  • Runoff
  • Climate change

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