Skills

• Students will become aware of the importance of water in their lives.

• Students will observe the properties of water in its liquid and solid states.

• Students will observe the expansion and contraction of water as it gains and losses heat.

• Students will observe and explore the properties of water’s surface tension.

• Students will observe evaporation and condensation.

• Students will investigate effects of surface area and air temperature on condensation.

• Students will use an indicator to test water for the presence of chemicals.

• Students will compare the properties of local water samples.

• Students will read, write, and listen to theme stories and books related to water.

• Students will research a water animal and write up a report to inform and explain to others the life of their animal.

At Home

• Read together and discuss stories and articles related to the water theme, both fictional and nonfiction.

• Watch for educational programs on TV.

• Check out a science experiment book from the library and investigate water at home together.

Topics to Explore

Tides         Waves            Fish          Sea Mammals

Oceans           Rivers          Lakes             Sea Mammals

Sea Birds     Ships           Coral Reefs  Pollution

SCUBA        Submarines  Mythical Sea Creatures       Jacques Cousteau

Students’ results from classroom experiments.

Internet sites to Explore

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