I-CANyons Parent Toolkit for Fourth Grade Science
Physical Science: I CAN...
Standard
Describe the relationship between heat energy, evaporation and condensation of water on Earth through the water cycle.
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Core Standard
SCI 4.1.1
Describe the relationship between heat energy, evaporation and condensation of water on Earth. SCI 4.1.2 Describe the water cycle. |
In Other Words
SCI 4.1.1
MULTI PART: Your child is able to explain several places where water is found and where salt and freshwater is located. He/She understands that the sun powers the water cycle by creating evaporation. Understand the key processes of evaporation and condensation. He/She should also understand that effect that temperature has on water. SCI 4.1.2 Your child can describe what happens to water as it travels through the water cycle. Not just, "water evaporates" but a description of what happens to water when it evaporates. Students should also be able to draw and label a picture of the water cycle. Students also understand the importance of conserving water and where the water comes from in their home (watershed, run off, water treatment plant, etc). |
If Mastered
SCI 4.1.1
If mastered, have your child explain the process to you or a sibling. It may be helpful for them to use illustrations. You can also set up and conduct heat energy and water experiments. For example, check out learning.innerchildfun.com for some simple water experiments. You may also want to have them check out books on hydropower or other water related interests. SCI 4.1.2 There are lots of great water cycle interactives/activities online: 1) epa.gov 2) Scholastic.com 3) air-n-water.com 4) SouthEastWater.com |
If Not Yet Mastered
SCI 4.1.1
Read this great written explanation of the Water Cycle with your child to help explain the standards. Also, step by step instructions and background information on learning experiments you can try are available at uen.org There are also many online explanations as well: 1) KidZone 2) Harcourt SCI 4.1.2 Here is a great written explanation of the Water Cycle. Step by step instructions and background information on learning experiments you can try from uen.org There are also many great explanations/videos online from the EPA.gov website. |
