Water and Waterproofing

Evaluate the suitability of different materials for containing liquids. A look at porous and non-porous containers.

Subject: Science

Appropriate Keywords: Water,

Appropriate Materials: None,

The Water Song

This is an 'action song' that describes the different states of water - liquid, gas, solid. Use these verses and actions and then add your own!

Subject: Science

Appropriate Keywords: Exploring Liquids, Water,

Appropriate Materials: None,

The Polarity of Magnets

To recognize that magnets have polarity, and that poles my either repel or attract each other.

Subject: Science

Appropriate Keywords: Magnetism,

Appropriate Materials: Flash Cards,

The North Pole – The Big Magnet

To demonstrate that one of the ways that we use magnets in our environment is the compass, which is attracted to the biggest magnet on earth – the North Pole.

Subject: Science

Appropriate Keywords: Magnetism,

Appropriate Materials: None,

The Mixing Game

This is a very fun, game type model. In it we explore whether or not different types of liquids mix - and why.

Subject: Science

Appropriate Keywords: Classroom Chemistry, Exploring Liquids, Water,

Appropriate Materials: None,

Places We Find Water

In this model we "act out" the places in our lives where we find water. We'll build sprinklers, showers, ice cubes, snow drifts, clouds, popsicles...and lots more!

Subject: Science

Appropriate Keywords: Fluids, Water,

Appropriate Materials: None,