Help your classes feel like they can walk on water! An engaging inquiry-based instructional activity has young scholars experiment with different surface coatings. They make observations about their properties and how they relate to the surface tension of water. Finally, the lab-based conclusions connect to natural materials—and learners discover the likelihood of being able to walk on water.

Concepts

nanotechnology, matter, properties of matter, surface tension

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a graphic organizer pupils can add to their notes to compare and contrast leaf structure

Classroom Considerations

• Allow time to collect and prepare necessary materials
• Review safety precautions for handling materials during the lab activity

Pros

• Allows learners to explore the concept through a hands-on activity
• Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout the lesson

Cons

• None