Science·Earth's Systems·language
Evaporation and condensation
Name and use vocabulary for the water cycle — evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, transpiration, water vapour, runoff, groundwater — and describe each stage of the cycle using these terms in the correct sequence
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is learning about Earth's structure — exploring different types of rocks and soil, understanding where water is found on our planet, and discovering how land shapes change over time.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe the complete water cycle using at least four correct technical terms in the right order
- Distinguish 'evaporation' from 'condensation' and explain where each occurs in the water cycle
- Use 'water vapour' and 'precipitation' correctly in descriptions of weather and the water cycle
Assessment prompt
Can Evaporation and condensation explain where the puddle goes after it stops raining — using words like 'evaporation' or 'water vapour' rather than just 'it dries up'?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.