Primary Science Syllabus

Substrand: "4.5 Exploring water"

Subject: Primary Science Year: 4
Strand 3: Natural and Processed Materials

Substrand: "4.5 Exploring water" (30 periods)

Water is essential to life. Water can be found in the three states of matter- solid, liquid and gas. The properties of water in the three states are important for the process called the water cycle. Industrial waste material often causes water pollution. This can damage water resources and the living things in water.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

4.5.1 recognize that water can exist in three interchangeable states of matter – solid, liquid, gas (k)

4.5.2 understand the role of condensation and evaporation in the water cycle (u)

4.5.3 recognized the importance of the water cycle in nature (k)

4.5.4 be aware of the impact of pollution on water resources (v)

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