Lesson Plan: Where Does Water Come From?

Grade Level: Primary 6 (10-11 years old)

Subject: Science

Duration: 60 minutes

Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the sources of water on Earth. 2. Identify the water cycle and its importance. 3. Recognize the significance of conserving water.

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Projector or smartboard - Internet access - Video resources (links provided below) - Worksheets (links provided below) - Pencils or pens

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and briefly discuss the importance of water in our daily lives. 2. Ask the students if they know where water comes from and if they can name any sources of water. 3. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on understanding where water comes from and its journey through the water cycle.

Lesson Outline: 1. Sources of Water (15 minutes): a. Begin by discussing different sources of water, such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and underground wells. b. Show a video resource to visually demonstrate the various sources of water. (Video resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WvZm3Xm4x0) c. Engage the students in a class discussion by asking questions like: - How do rivers and lakes get their water? - Where does the water in the ocean come from? - How do we get water from underground wells?

1. The Water Cycle (20 minutes): a. Introduce the concept of the water cycle, explaining that it is the continuous movement of water on Earth. b. Show a video resource that explains the water cycle in a child-friendly manner. (Video resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWb4KlM2vts) c. Use the whiteboard or flipchart to draw and label the different stages of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. d. Provide each student with a worksheet to complete while watching the video and discussing the water cycle. (Worksheet resource: [insert link])

2. Importance of Conserving Water (10 minutes): a. Discuss the importance of conserving water and why it is essential for our environment. b. Show a short video resource that highlights the significance of conserving water. (Video resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9H8VcU21jE) c. Engage the students in a class discussion by asking questions like:

   • How can we conserve water at home?
   • Why is it important to turn off the tap while brushing our teeth?
   • What are some ways we can reduce water waste?

Questioning and Assessment: 1. Throughout the lesson, ask open-ended questions to check for understanding and encourage student participation. Sample questions include: - What are some sources of water on Earth? - Can you explain the different stages of the water cycle? - Why is it important to conserve water?

1. Assess student understanding by reviewing completed worksheets and providing feedback.

Differentiation: 1. For students who require additional support, provide simplified explanations and visuals. 2. For students who need a challenge, encourage them to research and present additional information about the water cycle or create a poster illustrating water conservation methods.

Plenary (5 minutes): 1. Recap the main points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the sources of water, the water cycle, and the importance of conserving water. 2. Ask students to share one thing they learned or found interesting about where water comes from.

Note: Ensure that all video and worksheet resources are appropriate for the age group and preview them before using them in the lesson.