Model the Water Cycle with AI

Create a step-by-step diagram to explain how water moves through Earth’s systems.

Teaching context:
Ideal for upper primary or junior secondary science classes, especially during Earth and Environmental Science units.

Basic AI Prompt:
Make a labelled diagram of the water cycle.

Enhanced AI Prompt:
Generate a detailed, step-by-step diagram of the water cycle for Year 7. Include labels, short explanations and how each stage links to the next.

Spice it up:
Ask for a printable worksheet version or request the diagram in comic strip style for visual learners.

Lesson implementation:
Introduce the topic with a class brainstorm on where water goes when it rains. Then use the AI-generated diagram as your base visual. Discuss each step and ask students to recreate the diagram in their books or digitally, using apps like Canva or Jamboard.

For extension, students can write a first-person narrative as a water droplet moving through the cycle. Link this to weather events in your local area or explore impacts of climate change on the cycle. For differentiation, provide templates with gaps to be filled. This task fits well with Earth Science Week or sustainability topics in Geography.

Got ideas on different ways to use this prompt? Share them with the class in the comments below! Also, if you liked this, you'll love 250 AI Prompts for Science Teachers in our books section!