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Why Is Water Important? Pre-assessment Lesson PlanWhy Is Water Important? Pre-assessment Lesson Plan
Publisher
Baylor College
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3rd - 5th
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30 mins
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2010
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Why Is Water Important? Pre-assessment

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This Why Is Water Important? Pre-assessment lesson plan also includes:
  • The Science of Water Teacher's Guide
  • Water: The Math Link
  • Water: The Reading Link
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This water worksheet is just the tip of the iceberg! It a multiple-choice quiz meant to be a pre-assessment for a wonderful water unit. There are 10 questions to be answered regarding the role, properties, and behavior of water. Make sure to take a look at the rest of the unit; you will be pleased to find math and literature resources in addition to the hands-on science activities. 

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water

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water, science

Pros

  • Pre-assessment comes in English and in Spanish versions
  • Themed math and reading comprehension worksheets are provided
  • Serves as an introduction to a comprehensive unit on water

Cons

  • Not useful as a stand-alone, but serves its purpose as an introduction to the rest of the unit

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