Lesson Plan 1- Introducing the Water Cycle

LESSON OUTCOME:
Aim: the aim of the first lesson in the unit is to establish what rain is and how
water is created. Students will be taught about the water cycle to create an
understanding and awareness of this precious resource. This initial lesson in the
unit will create context for the following two lessons.

PREPARATION:
As there will be a short video presentation shown during the lesson a multi media
device such as a television, smart board or laptop will be needed. The practical
component of this lesson will require lockable plastic bags, access to soil and
water.
Time
(min
s)
0-10

Introduction

Time
1035

Main Content

Time

Teacher introduces the new topic

to students and details what the
lesson will involve.
Teacher explains to students that
they will be learning about water
for duration of three weeks (three
lessons).

Teaching Approaches

Teacher initiates class discussion

regarding students prior
knowledge of the topic.
Teacher explains the concept of
rain.
Teacher explains how water is
created, addressing the water
cycle in particular.
The learning activity is introduced
and explained to the students.
Task: Making Rain (2)
1. Students are to place soil in
bag.
2. Gently spray the soil with
water.
3. Reseal bag and tape to window
with sunlight.
Conclusion

The teacher discusses the topic

of water and outlines what the
students will be learning about
during the lesson.
The teacher explains that there
will a short video and practical
exercise involved in the lesson.

Teaching Approaches

A fun video (1) is shown via

multimedia to support the
teachers explanation and
establish context with the
students.

Students are asked to separate

into groups of three and are
provided with the required
materials needed to complete
learning activity.

Teacher is available to help any

students with practical activity
and answer questions posed
during completion of the activity.
Teaching Approaches

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Students are to observe the

affect the sunlight has on the bag
and the creation of what appears
to be rain dripping down the
sides of the bag.
Teacher explains the concept and
results of the learning activity.

Teacher answers questions

relating to the practical and the
water cycle and asks questions
for students to elaborate on.
Completion of the learning
activity initiates interest in the
topic and teacher briefly outlines
content of next weeks lesson.

Lesson Plan 2- The importance of water

LESSON OUTCOME:
Aim: the aim of the second lesson is to identify why living things need water to
grow and contextualize the important of water in every day lives. The lesson will
highlight what drought is and how Indigenous Australians source water in times
of drought.

PREPARATION:
As there will be a short video presentation shown during the lesson, a multi
media device such as a television, smart board or laptop will be needed.
Time
(min
s)
0-10

Time
1035

Introduction

The teacher introduces the topic

to students and details what the
lesson will involve.

Teaching Approaches

The teacher will discuss with the

students what the lesson will
consist of and explain that there
will be a short video and
practical exercise, creating
interest.
Teaching Approaches

A fun video (2) is shown via

multimedia to engage and
explain to the students why
living things need water. The
idea of the video is to support
teacher explanation and
stimulate interest in students.

Students are asked to separate

into groups of five and complete
the practical activity.

Teacher is to supervise all

students while carrying out
practical exercise throughout
the school.

Main Content

Teacher initiates classroom

discussion regarding students
prior knowledge of the topic.
Group discussion on the concept
of why living things need water
and what drought is initiated by
the teacher.
Website (1) which focuses on
Indigenous Australians is shown
and a group discussion is
initiated. Students are invited to
ask questions.
Practical activity is explained to
students by teacher.
Task: Divide into groups of five
and list the uses of water

throughout the school. Count and

record how many living things
around the school need water to
survive. Students are to make a
table of what they have identified
to share with the rest of the
class.

Time
3545

Conclusion
Students then share their
information as a group and
identify their newfound
knowledge. As a class count and
record how many things they
have identified.

Teaching Approaches
Teacher to create a productive
group discussion to formally
identify how the students have
progressed throughout the
lesson.

Lesson Plan 3- Water conservation strategies

LESSON OUTCOME:
Aim: the aim of the third lesson is to engage the students in water conservation
and help them identify ways in which they can save water. The final component
will involve a short summative assessment consisting of a ten question quiz
comprising content from entire unit.

PREPARATION:
A ten question quiz will be provided to students towards the end of the lesson.
This quiz will be prepared and printed by the teacher prior to the lesson
commencing.
Time
(min
s)
0-10

Introduction

The teacher introduces the topic

to students and details what the
lesson will involve.

Teaching Approaches

The teacher will discuss with the

students what the lesson will
consist of and explain that there
will be student designed activity
and short ten question quiz.

Time
1025

Time
2545

Main Content

Teacher initiates class discussion

regarding students prior
knowledge of the topic of water
conservation.
Students are to divide into groups
of five and identify and design
one practical way that they can
save and conserve water at home
and at school.
Conclusion
Teacher will provide the quiz to
students and they will be asked
to complete the task individually.
Ten Question Quiz:
o 1. Where does the energy that
powers the water cycle come
from?
o 2. What is the correct term for
moisture that falls from the
clouds?
o 3. Where does most water
evaporate from?
o 4. What is the process of liquid
water turning to vapour called?
o 5. What is one way Indigenous
Australians find water during
times of drought?
o 6. What is the percentage of
water in the Earths Ocean?
o 7. What is the percentage of
frozen water on the Earth?
o 8. What percentage of water on
Earth is fresh?
o 9. Why is it important for people
to conserve water?
o 10. What are three ways in which
people can save water?

Teaching Approaches

As this will be a student

designed activity, teacher
contribution will be limited.
Each group will present what
they have designed to the class
and the teacher will observe
these presentations.

Teaching Approaches
The teacher will hand out the
question sheet for students. This
assessment task will be
completed by students
individually in a quite classroom.
Teacher will explain to students
that they have a certain amount
of time to complete the task.