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Water cycle diagram template

A water cycle diagram shows how the same water travels round and round between the sea, the sky and the land. This example draws a simple landscape with the Sun, the sea, clouds, rain falling on hills and a river flowing home, numbers the four stages of evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection, and adds a key word card for each plus an easy experiment to try at home.

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Water cycle diagram example showing a landscape with the four stages numbered, key word cards in child-friendly language, a simple bowl experiment to try at home
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Draw the scene

    Sketch the sea, the land, some hills and the Sun. Keep it simple so the arrows stand out.

  2. Follow the water

    Add arrows for water rising, clouds forming, rain falling and rivers flowing back, then number them 1 to 4.

  3. Explain the words

    Match each number to its key word card and say what happens in your own words.

Questions about this template

Can children label the stages themselves?

Yes. Delete the stage names from the picture and the key words, then let children write evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection in the right places.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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