Activity Introduction
Quick summary: Students research and create a list of who they can go to to get water problems fixed.
Key lessons and understandings of activity:
- When we see a water related problem, only a few of the problems can be fixed by students. Most problems need to be fixed by adults.
- Some of the problems need to be fixed by adults with special skills or by an authority.
Australian Curriculum Mapping
Content descriptions:
Year 3 Science
- Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways such as diagrams, physical representations and simple reports (ACSIS060)
- Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE051)
Year 4 Science
- Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways such as diagrams, physical representations and simple reports (ACSIS071)
- Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE062)
Syllabus Outcomes: ST2-11LW, ST2-4WS.
Topic: Water
Year levels: 3 and 4
Indoor or outdoor activity: Indoor/Outdoor
Time required: 30+ mins
Learning areas addressed: Civics and Citizenship, Geography.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Assist students in obtaining information.
Resources required: Copy of the activity sheet.
Homework and extension opportunities: Students can ask questions at home.
Cool Australia’s curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum.
