Understanding Water: The Essential Resource

Slide 1

What Is Water and Why Is It Important?

• Water is a clear, colorless liquid essential for life.

• Makes up about 70% of the Earth's surface and our bodies.

• Vital for all living organisms—used for drinking, growing food, and habitats.

• Exists in three states: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (vapor).

• Helps regulate temperature and weather patterns.
  Visual: Image of Earth showing water bodies (oceans, rivers, lakes) with percentages illustrated.
  Engagement: Discussion question: "Can you think of ways we use water in our daily lives?".

Slide 2

The Water Cycle: How Water Moves Around Us

• The water cycle is nature's way of recycling water through different stages.

• Stages include evaporation (liquid to vapor), condensation (vapor to liquid), and precipitation (rain, snow).

• Water travels from the ground to the atmosphere and back again.

• Influences weather and climate—important for ecosystems.

• Everyone can help conserve water!
  Visual: Diagram of the water cycle with labeled stages and arrows showing flow.
  Engagement: Quick write: "What can you do to save water at home or school? List two ideas.".