Description

Water Cycle Task Cards

Water Cycle Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review water cycle processes and water reservoirs.

Water Cycle Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, fill-in-the-blank, and analyzing models.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Water Cycle Task Cards, students will:

• The processes that make up the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation)
• That energy from the Sun drives the water cycle
• The importance of the water cycle to all life
• Major reservoirs of water (rivers, ponds, lakes, bays, oceans, groundwater)
• Reservoirs within a community
• How organisms get water from their environment

What standards are covered?

These Water Cycle Task Cards are specifically aligned with the Virginia Science SOL 3.7, although they closely match most science standards related to water cycle processes and water reservoirs.

These task cards have been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

Is a digital version included?

These Water Cycle Task Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms and allows students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What if I want to create my own science task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What are other teachers saying about these science task cards?

• “My students love using task cards. These were an excellent review of the water cycle.” (Kristy R.)
• “My students enjoyed using these task cards as a review, and it got them up and moving!” (Angela C.)
• “We used these as a SCOOT to get the kids up and moving.  They worked in pairs and had some great discussion as they worked through the cards.  Worked well as a quick check for learning.” (Amanda B.)
• “This was an excellent resource to use with my 3rd grade class.” (Vanessa J.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, no-prep way to review at the end of a science unit or before state testing. These Water Cycle Task Cards can easily be used as part of a science center, Scoot activity, or review game.

Want to save money?

These Water Cycle Task Cards are included in my 3rd Grade Science Task Cards Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More water cycle resources:

• Water Cycle Unit
• Water Cycle Jeopardy Game
• Water Cycle Study Guide
• Water Cycle Escape Room
• Water Cycle Slideshow

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Other Information:

Check about my blog post all about task cards for games and activities you can play with these task cards!

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