Distance Learning : Water Wonders

Why does water behave in certain ways? Take a closer look at a water drop and perform a series of hands-on experiments that show the “stickiness” or cohesion of water molecules, why things float or sink in water, and how water pressure works.

• Grade level: 1–4
• Program length: 45 minutes
• Cost: $125
• Available: 11/10/08–5/31/09

U.S. National Curriculum Standards

NS.A Science as Inquiry

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

NS.B Physical Science

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

NS.D Earth and Space Science

• properties of earth materials

Michigan Curriculum Framework Benchmarks

• generate reasonable questions about the world based on observation (SCI.I.1.E.1)
• develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigations (SCI.I.1.E.2)
• classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes/properties. (SCI.IV.1.E.1)
• describe common physical changes in matter — size, shape, melting, freezing (K–2); dissolving, evaporating (3–5) (SCI.IV.2.E.1)
• describe how water exists on earth in three states (SCI.V.2.E.1)

Water Wonders Extras

Download Teacher’s Guide (80K PDF)
Download Extension Materials (52K PDF)
Download Videoconferencing Tips (44K PDF)

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