Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water…
Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature. Taught in lesson 1.
The National curriculum in England: science programmes of study, Key Stages 1–3 outcome (States of matter) for Year 4 says: “Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature. Taught in lesson 1.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: National curriculum in England: science programmes of study, Key Stages 1–3.
Solids, Liquids and Gases Grade 5
Where does a puddle go? Why does ice float? A first look at the tiny particles that explain the stuff around us.
- Where does a puddle go? 50–60 min
Teams race wet paper towels in still air, in wind, in a warm spot and under a cup to find out what makes water disappear faster. They catch the 'missing' water on the inside of the cup and explain evaporation with particles.
- Why does ice float? 50–60 min
Students compare water before and after freezing: same weight, but more space. They float a block of ice, measure how much sticks out, and use particles to explain why lakes freeze from the top down and fish survive the winter.
Printable practice for this outcome
These pages practise a closely related idea; the match to this outcome is partial.
- Our Living Planet workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- The Water Cycle, Start to Finish workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
- Weather Detectives workbook included with the unit
2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 English-support page, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 5-ESS2-1 (partial).
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