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This Why Do Puddles Dry Up? lesson plan also includes:
Bring evaporation right into the hands of young scientists with an entertaining, hands-on activity. Investigators view videos and images while participating in class dialogue focused on water evaporating from surfaces. A short experiment allows group members to make predictions about water's behavior before the activity concludes with a discussion connecting observations to the water cycle.
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Instructional Ideas
- Group pupils into teams for a collaborative learning experience
- Have scholars write a postcard from the viewpoint of an escaped water molecule to describe what happens when puddles dry up
Classroom Considerations
- Requires some set up before beginning
- Keep paper towels available to dry hands and clean up spills
- Activity is the second in a six-part Inquiry in Action series
Pros
- Links science concepts to observable real-world scenarios
- Contains suggested question prompts to facilitate group discussions
Cons
- None