Begin with a thought-provoking question: 'How is it possible that the amount of fresh water on Earth is the same today as it was millions of years ago?' This question will engage students and introduce the concept of the water cycle.

Introduce the water cycle with a short video that visually explains the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Explain each step of the water cycle in detail, using diagrams to illustrate how water moves through the Earth's hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere.

Discuss the role of solar energy in driving the water cycle and how it influences processes such as evaporation and transpiration.

Explore the impact of El Niño and La Niña on global weather patterns and their relationship to the water cycle.

Watch a video on the Earth's hydrosphere to understand its interactions with other spheres and its importance in the water cycle.

Create a mini water cycle using a plastic container, soil, and plants. Observe and document processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Assign students to complete a comprehension worksheet on the water cycle, reinforcing their understanding of key concepts like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Conduct a class discussion to review the water cycle processes and the role of solar energy. Encourage students to share their observations from the hands-on activity.

Have students write a short reflection on how the water cycle contributes to the distribution and recycling of Earth's water supply.

Use the 'Earth’s Spheres' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of how the water cycle interacts with other Earth systems.

Encourage students to extend their learning by researching the effects of El Niño and La Niña on local weather patterns.