Water Cycle Investigation

Water Cycle Investigation

Lesson 4 of 11 in this unit

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 4
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Lesson summary

Students observe a closed system using a bowl with some water sealed with plastic wrap. They explain their observations and relate their explanations to the water cycle around them

Learning Goals:

  • Water evaporates and condenses. Water moves through the environment. Weather is part of the water cycle.

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Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 3 Science:

  • Suggest ways to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to questions (ACSIS054)
  • Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (ACSIS215)
  • Safely use appropriate materials, tools or equipment to make and record observations, using formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS055)

Year 4 Science

  • Suggest ways to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to questions (ACSIS065)
  • Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (ACSIS216)
  • Safely use appropriate materials, tools or equipment to make and record observations, using formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS066)

Syllabus outcomes: ST2-4WS.

Time required: two times 25 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding required: Teacher assists students with their science investigation. Place plastic shrink wrap over bowls. Move bowls if they are made of breakable glass.

Resources required

  • Glass bowl or wide jar
  • Plastic wrap
  • Measuring cup (could have two demonstrations or better to have small groups each with a bowl)

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