• Mapping activity

- water vs. land

- saltwater vs. freshwater

• Discussion of the states of water (properties of matter) and water cycle

• Interpreting data
• Simple mapping
• Human needs
• Landforms & bodies of water
• Comparing and contrasting

• Rain Experiment

• Properties of matter
• Observing questioning, predicting and reporting
• Cooperative participation in groups
• Speaking and listening to express and inquire

• Water cycle game

- Illustrates water cycle and proportion of useable water on Earth

• Whole numbers
• Probability and chance
• Ability to analyze structures and outcomes
• Observing, interpreting observations, and making inferences
• Making predictions
• Measuring
• Connecting with prior knowledge & developing explanations
• Making connections
• Critical thinking
• Representation of an abstract idea

• Human need for water
• Personal water usage

• Responsibility for the environment
• Goal setting
• How the environment/surroundings affects daily life
• Human needs
• Strategies for solving problems
• Opportunities to make choices
• Reasons for setting goals
• Personal responsibility and role modeling