Grade 5 Science — Term 2, Week 7
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T2 G5
Day 1: Water as a Solvent
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain why water is called a good solvent. |
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| Materials | Water, various solutes, cups |
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| Key vocabulary | solvent, dissolve, universal, solution |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why does so much dissolve in water?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: test many substances dissolving in water; discuss water as a common solvent; tap-to-reveal why water matters. |
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| Plenary (close) | Why is water called a good solvent? |
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| Assessment | Explains water as a solvent. |
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| Teacher notes | Links to solutions. |
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Day 2: The Water Cycle in Depth
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain the water cycle with correct terms. |
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| Materials | Water-cycle diagram, model |
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| Key vocabulary | evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection |
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| Engage (starter) | "How does water move continuously around Earth?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model and label the full water cycle; link the stages to changes of state; tap-to-reveal the cycle. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name the water-cycle stage where clouds form. |
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| Assessment | Explains the water cycle. |
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| Teacher notes | Connects to changes of state. |
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Day 3: Clean Water and Purification
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe how water is made safe to drink. |
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| Materials | Filter demo, purification pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | purify, filter, boil, clean, safe |
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| Engage (starter) | "How is water cleaned before it reaches our taps?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: build a filter and discuss boiling and treatment; explain each cleaning step; tap-to-reveal purification. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one way to make water safer. |
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| Assessment | Describes purification. |
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| Teacher notes | Observe only; do not drink samples. |
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Day 4: Conserving Water
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain the importance of conserving water. |
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| Materials | Water-use data, saving pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | conserve, waste, precious, save, drought |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why must we save water even on a rainy island?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: examine water use; identify waste; plan conservation; discuss dry-season shortages; tap-to-reveal saving. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one way to conserve water. |
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| Assessment | Explains conservation. |
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| Teacher notes | Relevant to Caribbean dry seasons. |
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Day 5: Review: Water
Grade 5 Science · Term 2, Week 7 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate water as a solvent, the cycle, and conservation. |
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| Materials | Water-cycle cards, review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, water, solvent, cycle |
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| Engage (starter) | "Water science challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: order the water cycle and review purification and saving at review stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Describe the water cycle. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce water as precious. |
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