Water wonders - summative assessment

During the last week of our unit of inquiry on Water, the children worked on creating a mural or painting and the following questions guided their planning. 

What do you know about water?

Why is water important to people? (what do they use it for)

Why is water important to animals?  

Why is water important to plants?  

What would happen if there was no water?

How can we make sure this never happens; how can we save water?

* Summative assessments evaluate the learning that happened during the weeks of inquiry. The children are given the opportunity to show their understanding of the central idea and to share their knowledge about Water through a final project.