Anchoring Phenomenon

Unit Introduction: Anchoring Phenomenon

Launch the AWF Curriculum Unit with, preferably, an in-person water cycle demonstration, after administering the student pre-assessment and at least 2 weeks before the day of the festival itself.  

Anchor Phenomenon: How does your local water cycle affect your water availability and impact your life?

Activate: Students will observe, analyze and interpret a water cycle demonstration or demonstration video.

Check: Students will label a water cycle diagram with parts and processes using prior knowledge, observations and inferences from the water cycle demonstration video.

Equipment and Resources:

• Download: Introduction Water Cycle Diagram.pdf*
• Download: Introduction Water Cycle Diagram.pptx*
• For Anchoring Phenomenon Demonstration:
  • Electric burner or hot plate
  • 2 metal pots, each ¾ full of water
  • Metal pan
  • Potholder
  • Ice
  • Water
• If you are not able to demonstrate the anchoring phenomena in you classroom, then show this video:

* AWF downloadable resources require a password. If you are unable to download, please contact an AWF Team Member.