Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the children if they have ever wondered where rain comes from or how water gets into the clouds. Explain that today, they will be learning about the water cycle, which is the process that water goes through to move from the earth to the atmosphere and back again.

Lesson Outline: 1. Start by showing a short video on the water cycle to give the children an overview of the process. 2. Explain the different stages of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. 3. Use diagrams and pictures to help the children understand each stage of the water cycle. 4. Ask the children to draw their own diagrams of the water cycle to reinforce their understanding. 5. Use questioning to check the children’s understanding of the water cycle and its stages. 6. Provide the children with a worksheet to complete, which will help them to consolidate their learning.

Questioning: 1. What is the water cycle? 2. What are the different stages of the water cycle? 3. How does water move from the earth to the atmosphere and back again? 4. What is evaporation? 5. What is precipitation?

Assessment: Assess the children’s understanding of the water cycle by asking them to draw their own diagrams of the process. You can also use questioning to check their understanding.

Differentiation: For children who are struggling to understand the water cycle, provide them with additional support by using simpler language and providing more visual aids. For children who are more advanced, challenge them by asking them to explain the water cycle in their own words or by asking them to research and present on a specific aspect of the water cycle.

Plenary: End the lesson by asking the children to share what they have learned about the water cycle. You can also use questioning to check their understanding and reinforce key concepts.

Resources: 1. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWb4KlM2vts 2. Worksheet: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-254799-water-cycle-activity-sheet 3. Diagrams: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-254800-water-cycle-diagram-activity-sheet