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Water Paintings Lesson Plan

Water Paintings Lesson Plan

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Students use water to paint pictures outdoors. For this water painting activity, students paint pavement and observe how water evaporates. They compare painting in sunny versus shady locations. They also use sponges to observe the imprints made on pavement.

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hand-eye coordination

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hand eye coordination, outdoor activities, water evaporation, science

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Pre-K - K

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For Teacher Use

Duration

1 hr

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Project-Based Learning

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Year

2006

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