5th grade Earth's systems and water cycle
Quick answer
In 5th grade (ages 10–11), children learn how Earth's four spheres interact and how water moves through the water cycle. Start with Crash Course Kids "Four Spheres" parts 1 and 2, then FreeSchool and Generation Genius water cycle lessons, and finish with Jack Hartmann's song. Play all on repeat, or loop one diagram.
Videos in this playlist
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Four Spheres Part 1 (Geo and Bio): Crash Course Kids #6.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 2
Four Spheres Part 2 (Hydro and Atmo): Crash Course Kids #6.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 3
Earth's 4 Spheres Video Lesson For Kids | Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere | Grades 3-5GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 4
FOUR DOMAINS OF THE EARTH | Atmosphere | Lithosphere | Hydrosphere | Biosphere | Dr Binocs ShowPeekaboo KidzPlay from here Loop - 5
The Basics of Freshwater: Crash Course Kids 14.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 6
Water Water Everywhere: Crash Course Kids #14.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 7
The Great Aqua Adventure: Crash Course Kids #24.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 8
Dinosaur Pee?: Crash Course Kids #24.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 9
The Life Hydrologic: Crash Course Kids #30.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 10
All About the Water Cycle for Kids: Introduction to the Water Cycle for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 11
The Water Cycle for Kids | Learn all about the water cycleLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 12
Water Cycle for Kids | Grades 3-5 | Mini-Lesson | Generation GeniusGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 13
The Water Cycle for Kids | Stages of the Water Cycle | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop - 14
Water Cycle Explained for Kids!Mr. DeMaioPlay from here Loop - 15
The water cycle | Weather and climate | Middle school Earth and space science | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 16
Weather & the Water Cycle | Science for Kids | The Magic School BusThe Magic School BusPlay from here Loop - 17
H2O-NO! - Fresh Water Problems: Crash Course Kids #33.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 18
A Fresh Future: Crash Course Kids #33.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 19
Water Cycle SongHave Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop - 20
The Water Cycle | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
What does this 5th grade Earth systems unit cover?
It covers the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere and how they interact, where Earth's water is found, how little of it is fresh, and evaporation, condensation and precipitation in the water cycle. By the end a child should label a water cycle diagram and give one example of spheres interacting.
How does RepeatWatch help with the water cycle?
Set an A–B loop on one water cycle diagram and replay it while your child names each step. Use Repeat one on a water cycle song, slow a fast explanation to 0.75×, and save each sphere on keys 1–9.
Frequently asked questions
What grade learns Earth's spheres?
In the US, how the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere interact, and how much of Earth's water is fresh, are usually 5th grade Earth science (ages 10–11). Grade levels vary by country and school, so start wherever your child is.
How can we keep a science session short?
Watch one lesson, then draw the water cycle from memory and check it against the video. Use Stop after N loops so a video ends on its own. Videos play in YouTube's player, so YouTube may show ads.