Water Cycle Experiment
Materials Required:
A Large Bowl
A Small Bowl
Hot/Boiling Water
Salt (Optional but used for showing how saltwater turns into freshwater)
Plastic Wrap or Saran Wrap
Ice Cubes
Sticky Tape
Project Overview
Let’s learn how the water cycle works, how saltwater turns into freshwater, where rain comes and how it falls down! In this experiment, we will build our very own working water cycle like mother nature! This project is meant for middle school or a younger audience due to its difficulty with understanding. This project will show the hydrologic cycle (water cycle), precipitation, evaporation, condensation, and transpiration.
If you prefer a video or would like to follow along, here’s the link:
Water Cycle Science Activity for Kids
Instructions:
(Again, optional) Add 2 tsp of salt into the large bowl
(Make sure to ask an adult for this step) Pour boiling water into the large bowl and mix until all of the salt has dissolved.
Place the smaller bowl into the center of the large bowl, the smaller bowl should be empty.
Cover the large bowl with cling wrap or plastic wrap.
Place a handful of ice cubes in the center of the cling wrap, right above the small bowl.
Wait and watch the bowl as condensation becomes the main character.
Keep adding boiling water inside the large bowl or put it next to a window for an entire day to allow the sun to do its thing.
After it has cooled down, taste the water that previously had salt.
Congratulations, you’ve created the water cycle! You’ve learned how it works and will remind yourself the next time you see rain!
