Water: Unit Three

Learner Outcome	Content	Learning Strategy
Observe evaporation through a controlled experiment.	evaporation balance scale	Full Option Science System (FOSS): Water Module Activity 3, Part 1 pg. 6 Write: What do you think made the scale go out of balance?
Investigate the effect of location on evaporation. Conduct controlled experiments keeping all variables constant except for location.	fast-evaporation locations slow-evaporation locations label variables weighing temperature	FOSS: Water Module Activity 3, Part 2 pp. 6 & 7 Begin Student Water Log using: Student Activity Sheet - Page 7
Investigate the effect of surface area on evaporation. Conduct a controlled experiment keeping all variables constant except for surface area.	surface area rate of evaporation volume graduated cylinder	FOSS: Water Module Activity 3, Part 3 pg. 8 Evaporation Place Mat Blackline Master Begin Student Water Log using: Student Activity Sheet - Page 8
Observe condensation. Investigate the effect of temperature on condensation.	cooling water vapor condensation water cycle temperature	FOSS: Water Module Activity 3, Part 4 pp. 8 & 9 Write: Where do you think the water on the outside of the cup of ice came from?