Distance Learning : Water Wonders

Why does water behave in certain ways? Go inside a drop of water and examine the structure and behavior of water molecules. Students will explore why things float or sink, how water pressure works and more through a series of hands-on experiments.

• Grade level: 1 – 4
• Program length: 45 minutes
• Cost: $125
• Available: November 2010 through May 2011

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U.S. National Curriculum Standards

NS.K-4.1 Science as Inquiry

• abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• understanding about scientific inquiry

NS.K-4.2 Physical Science

• properties of objects and materials
• position and motion of objects

NS.K-4.4 Earth and Space Science

• properties of earth materials

Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations, Science, 2007

• Demonstrate the ability to sort objects according to observable attributes such as color, shape, size, sinking, or floating. (P.PM.01.11)
• Demonstrate that water as a liquid takes on the shape of various containers. (P.PM.01.21)
• Describe objects and substances according to their properties (color, size, shape, texture, hardness, liquid or solid, sinking or floating). (P.PM.02.12)
• Communicate and present findings of observations and investigations. (S.IA.03.13)
• Compare and contrast the states of matter. (P.PM.04.23)