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Seine for Bugs

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students make their own seine net to catch fish in the water. In this seine let lesson plan, students follow directions to make the net and then use it in the water.
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Evaporation

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this evaporation worksheet, learners follow direction to complete an evaporation experiment with paint, water, and a paper towel. Students follow 5 directions and answer 3 questions.
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The Greenhouse Effect

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this greenhouse effect instructional activity, students experiment with how the greenhouse effect affects the Earth's temperature by using thermometers, a plastic bag, cans, and water. Students also answer 4 questions.
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Water, Water, Everywhere and Always on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own water cycle in a terrarium. In this water cycle lesson, students research the water cycle and complete a worksheet using the Internet. They create a water cycle of their own in a jar with stones, sand, soil, and...
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Squirting Bottles

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this squirting bottle worksheet, students observe what happens when water and air pressure are released through a hole in the bottle. Students answer 5 questions.
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Dew and Frost

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this dew and frost worksheet, learners complete an activity including water, ice cubes, rock salt and more to see the difference between dew and frost. Students also answer 3 questions.
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Solar Still

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ocean water worksheet, students complete a simulation involving salt, water, string, and more to simulate what happens to salt when the salt water evaporates. Students also answer 4 questions.
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Leachate

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this garbage worksheet, students use soda bottles, sand, water, and more to do an experiment to see how garbage affects the ocean. Students answer 5 questions.
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Temperature

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this temperature worksheet, students conduct an experiment including water, measuring cups, a funnel, and more, to see how temperature affects ocean currents. Students read 5 directions and answer 7 questions.
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Moving Molecules

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this moving molecules worksheet, students use water and food coloring to see how long it takes for the molecules in the water to change color. Students follow 6 directions and reflect on what they saw.
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Pressure

For Students 2nd - 6th
For this pressure worksheet, students use a bottle, funnel, water, and more to experiment with the pressure water will make when a hole is cut into the bottle. Students see how far the distance the water squirts for 5 measures of water.
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Hypothermia

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this hypothermia worksheet, learners test room temperature water against outside wind and see what happens to a thermometer's temperature. Students follow 9 directions and answer 9 questions.
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Buoyancy

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this buoyancy worksheet, students use clay, water, newspaper, and more to create buoyant objects. Students follow 5 directions, and answer 4 questions.
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Hydrodynamics

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this hydrodynamics learning exercise, learners follow directions and test materials such as foil and tiles and see how they move in water. Students then write a conclusion.
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How Water Heats Up

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders conduct experiments heating water. In this inquiry-based early chemistry instructional activity, 4th graders use the materials given to experiment with the process of heating water. Students draw conclusions based upon...
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Water - The Transporter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the role of water in transporting sediments and dissolved particles.  In this interdisciplinary lesson, students read about how water transports sediments and changes the landscape.  They complete a variety of...
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Water and the Water Cycle

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the water cycle. In this water lesson, students apply the scientific method in activities that enable them to take note of the properties of water. Students record how water acts on different surfaces and share their...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct an experiment. In this forms of water lesson, students observe ice to see what changes take place and then write in their journal about what they observed.
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Water: The First Ingredient in Every Hamburger

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this water activity, students examine the amount of water needed to grow or make the condiments and hamburger on a hamburger sandwich.
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From Liquid to Gas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe an experiment. In this water lesson, students observe as water is changed into vapor. They record their observations by completing a data sheet.
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Water word scramble worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this water worksheet, learners unscramble words that have to do with water. Students unscramble 15 words and write them on the line.
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Water Word Search Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this water words worksheet, students study 15 words that pertain to water. Students find the words in a word search puzzle. Included are words about the water cycle, erosion and hydrology.
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Water Crossword Puzzle Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Earth science vocabulary worksheet, learners read 14 clues pertaining to water on this planet. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Water Group Creative Writing

For Students 4th - 5th
In this water vocabulary worksheet, students collaborate with classmates to write a group story. Students have 25 minutes to write a brief story using the 15 words in the box.