Water Cycle Investigation

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.

• 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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