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Which subject	Science
What topic	Water cycle
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Water Cycle

Objectives

Understand the stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
Identify and describe the role of the sun in the water cycle.
Engage in hands-on activities to illustrate the water cycle.
Collaborate in groups to enhance communication and teamwork skills.

Materials

Visual aids (posters illustrating the water cycle)
Clear plastic cups
Water
Small pieces of plastic wrap
Ice cubes
Markers
Whiteboard and markers
Worksheets with diagrams of the water cycle

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 2

Subject

Science

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Grade 2, focusing on understanding ongoing processes that shape the Earth and its systems.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Water Cycle	5 mins	Begin with a brief discussion about water. Ask students what they know about where rain comes from.
2	Stages of the Water Cycle	10 mins	Use visual aids to explain the four stages of the water cycle. Encourage students to ask questions.
3	Hands-On Activity	10 mins	Conduct a simple demonstration using clear cups, plastic wrap, and ice cubes. Show how evaporation and condensation occur.
4	Group Discussion	3 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss what they observed during the demonstration.
5	Review and Homework	2 mins	Recap the water cycle stages and distribute worksheets for homework. Assign diagram labeling for reinforcement.

Assessment

Monitor participation during group discussions.
Evaluate the completed homework worksheets for understanding of the topic.

Homework

Students will complete a worksheet where they label the stages of the water cycle and illustrate each stage. Collect the worksheets at the beginning of the next lesson for assessment without requiring students to present them.