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Water plays a huge role in our ecosystem. Precipitation, evaporation and condensation are the three main components of the water cycle. It is important for students to learn about the water cycle as it plays a huge role in our everyday lives. The water cycle helps regulate the temperature on Earth. It takes heat away from the equator and brings it to the rest of the world, which allows for liveable temperatures. If it were not for water's properties, Earth's climate would be too harsh to live in. It is important for students to be taught about not only the properties of water and its function here on earth, but also the system as a whole and how this plays a major role in the regulation of the earths temperature.


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TASK OVERVIEW The task set out challenges the students to not only apply their learning to the task but also looks at how technology is used to show results. The task focuses on the weather and the overall aim is to find out if the water cycle actually exists. The task will last for a duration of 2 weeks and students will be expected to create a power point presentation to show off their work. The task will challenge the students to answer the question and observing the process of evaporation which is the starting point of the water cycle. The first week will consist of teaching students about the water cycle and also discussing the scientific method/ approach to dealing with a scientific experiment. For example, dealing with the aim, hypothesis, method, results and discussion. This is an expectation that the Australian curriculum puts a huge focus on within science. Students need to be able to write up a scientific report. During the first week students will also be introduced to the task. During the second week students will do the experiment and put their presentations together, stating what they had found.