1. Knowledge:
Central idea:
Water is a limited resource that is
essential to life.
Learner Profile Attribute:
Principled - we use water responsibly
and respect that it is precious.
Inquiry into:
- How water from different sources is
used
- The distribution and availability of
useable water
- How human actions affect water
quality
Enduring Understanding:
- Water is a limited resource that we
need to conserve.
- Everyone can take responsibility for
the conservation of water.
2. Concepts:
Causation - What are the
consequences of using water?
Responsibility - What is our
responsibility when it comes to using
water?
Connection - How is the water cycle
connected to life?
3. Skills:
Communication - viewing and
presenting information
Research - formulating questions,
observing, collecting data, recording
data, interpreting data
Thinking - acquisition of knowledge
Technology - investigating and
organizing
4. Attitude:
Respect - to show respect for how
water is used
Appreciation - shows appreciation for
the importance of water and water
conservation
Assessment:
This will be based on the children's
understanding of the central idea
which reflects the enduring
understandings.
Teacher Questions:
1. How do we ensure we have
continuing supply of water?
2. Why is it important to conserve
water?
Other related
vocabulary:
collection
conserve
cycle
distribution
evaporation
limited
gas
liquid
precipitation
reservoir
resource
scarce
solid
reduce
reuse
recycle
consequences
condensation
availability
vapour