el ciclo del agua

Project Duration

4 weeks (approx. 1 session per week)

Target Group

1st-grade students with diverse needs, promoting inclusion

Goal

Students will learn to recognize and describe elements of the water cycle through engaging activities and a small service project that promotes awareness about water conservation

Stage 1: Starting Point (Sensitization)

30 mins

• Read a simple story about water (e.g., "The Water Cycle" picture book).
• Discuss what students know about water and rain.

Use visual aids, tactile materials, and storytelling to engage all learners.

To awaken interest and gather initial ideas about water and its movement.

Stage 2: What I know and what I want to know

30 mins

• Drawings and sharing circle: students express what they know and questions about water.
• Use pictures and simple language.

Provide alternative communication options (gestures, symbols).

To identify prior knowledge and curiosity.

Stage 3: Planning the Service Project

45 mins

• Brainstorm ideas: How can we help water? (e.g., saving water, spreading awareness).
• Decide on a simple project: creating a poster about the water cycle.

Use collaborative activities, visual planning charts, assign roles considering different abilities.

To plan an inclusive project that raises awareness about water conservation.

Stage 4: Executing the Service

1 week

• Create posters or drawings illustrating elements of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, rain).
• Prepare a small presentation or performance.

Offer options for participation: drawing, acting, or singing.

To actively participate in creating awareness and understanding of water elements.

Stage 5: Sharing & Reflection

30 mins

• Present posters to classmates and other classes or parents.
• Reflect on the experience: "What did I learn?" "How can I help water?"

Use visual prompts and encourage all students to share, respecting individual communication styles.

To reinforce learning and foster pride and social responsibility.

Week 1

Read story about water; discuss water’s journey

Recognize that water moves and changes form

Use picture books, tactile materials, and gestures

30 mins

Week 2

Students draw what they know about rain and water

Express understanding through drawings

Provide drawing aids, alternative communication

30 mins

Week 3

Brainstorm and plan poster project; assign roles

Collaborate and plan a simple water cycle poster

Visual aids, group work with mixed abilities

45 mins

Week 4

Create posters; practice presentation

Understand elements: evaporation, condensation, rain

Use visual symbols, role-play, or singing for engagement

1 week (home and classroom)

Week 5

Present posters; reflect with students

Share knowledge; develop social and communication skills

Use inclusive sharing methods

30 mins

Inclusion

Activities are designed with visual, tactile, and verbal supports to ensure all students can participate meaningfully. Group work encourages collaboration, respecting diverse needs and abilities. Use of visual aids, gestures, and alternative communication ensures inclusive participation.

Picture books about water

Sensitization activities

Drawing paper, crayons

Creative expression

Visual symbols & flashcards

Support diverse learners

Poster boards

Final presentation

Music and rhythm tools

Engaging activities (songs about water)