We are learning about water.

So that we can understand what the water cycle is and what drought and flood are.

You will be able to describe what the water cycle is and the impact of drought and flood.

Introduction: What do you think our new topic is about? As a class or in pairs look through the images below. What are your thoughts?

Task 1 : Watch the above video relating to the water cycle. Discuss the process of the water cycle and find the definition for the following words and then complete the worksheet.

1. Evaporation

2. Precipitation 

3. Condensation 

Task 2: Watch the video as a class and discuss:

What is a drought?

How do droughts occur?

What are the different types of droughts in Australia?

Task 3: Use the interactive website to see the 100 Years of droughts in Australia. 

Answer the following questions:

• What year has the highest rainfall on record?

• What year has the lowest rainfall on record?

• Name 2 severe droughts in Australia