Map a rainfall journey

Create an annotated diagram tracing possible water pathways through a safe, familiar landscape.

Suggested time: two or three short sessions. Adapt the task to learner needs and classroom conditions.

Your process

1. Sketch buildings, planted ground, slopes, and visible waterways without entering restricted areas.

2. Add several possible paths after rain, including storage and infiltration.

3. Explain how surface type may affect runoff.

4. Distinguish a short-term weather observation from a climate statement.

5. Describe what your diagram predicts and what would require measurement.

What to produce

A brief written or illustrated explanation, your working notes, and a reflection. Label any hypothetical numbers or examples. Credit external sources and separate observations from assumptions.

Review checklist

• The question or goal is clear.
• Key terms and units are used accurately.
• Examples, observations, or sources support the explanation.
• The reasoning connects evidence to conclusions.
• Limitations and possible improvements are acknowledged.

Reflect

Which decision most improved your work? What could another learner misunderstand? What additional evidence or practice would help? Use your answers to make one revision.