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Free Year 3 Using Water Wisely: Earth's Resources Worksheet

Children learn that water is a resource from the Earth, where our water comes from, how people, plants and animals use it, and simple ways to save water at home — then keep a one-day water-use tally.

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Year
Year 3
Subject
Science
Topic
Earth, Rocks & Weather
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
New Zealand Curriculum
Questions
9
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • describing where water comes from
  • listing ways living things use water
  • suggesting ways to save water
  • recording data in a tally

Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Using Water Wisely: Earth's Resources

Ready for more? Move on to Year 4 Science.

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 3 students (typically ages 7–8) working on earth, rocks & weather. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 9 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 3 · Science · Earth, Rocks & Weather

Using Water Wisely: Earth's Resources

Name

Date

Score /

Think about how you use water each day and how you could use less.

Part A: Water from the Earth

Read the box. Then circle the best answer.

Water is a resource from the Earth. A resource is something we use.

Rain fills rivers, lakes and dams. Pipes bring clean water to our homes.

People, plants and animals all need water to live. We use it to drink, wash, cook and grow food.

Clean water is precious, so we should not waste it.

1.Where does the water in rivers and lakes come from?
  1. Ashops
  2. Brain
  3. Cthe Sun
  4. Drocks
2.Which is a good way to save water?
  1. ALeave the tap on.
  2. BTake very long showers.
  3. CTurn off the tap while you brush your teeth.
  4. DWater the garden in the hot sun.
3.Which one uses water?
  1. Agrowing food
  2. Breading a book
  3. Cflying a kite
  4. Dsinging

Part B: True or false?

Write True or False.

4.Plants and animals need water to live. ☐ True   ☐ False
5.A dripping tap does not waste any water. ☐ True   ☐ False
6.We can collect rainwater in a tank or bucket to water plants. ☐ True   ☐ False

Part C: How do we use water?

7.Match each job to how it uses water.
  • cooking
  • cleaning
  • drinking
  • a glass of water
  • boiling pasta
  • washing dishes
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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