Part 1: Water All Around Us

Water is important every day. Match each picture clue to the correct water use. Draw a line.

Use lots of water     Use a little water

Having a long shower:

 

Brushing your teeth with the tap off:

 

Filling a swimming pool:

 

Drinking a glass of water:

 

Part 2: Look, Feel and Think

Observe water carefully. Use the word bank to draw and label your ideas.

Word bank: clear   wet   cool   runny

Water is precious because ________________________________________________

I can name water uses.

I can describe water.

I can explain why we save water.

Teacher Answer Guide — Separate Final Page

Acceptable answers may vary. Encourage students to use observations and explain their thinking.

Matching: 1. Drinking; 2. Washing hands; 3. Brushing teeth; 4. Watering plants; 5. Cooking.

Sorting: Uses lots of water: having a long shower, filling a swimming pool. Uses a little water: brushing teeth with the tap off, drinking a glass of water.

Water looks: clear or runny are suitable answers. Water feels: wet or cool are suitable answers.

Water is precious because: it is needed by people, animals and plants; there is not an endless supply; or we need to save water in Australia.

Exit reflection: Students tick the statements they can complete and explain.