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This Changing State: Evaporation lesson plan also includes:
Why do experiments require a control? Guide scholars through designing an experiment to see what they can do to evaporate water faster with a lesson that stresses the importance of controlling all variables. The second activity allows pupils to build molecular models of water from Styrofoam.
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Instructional Ideas
- The day after the lesson, when the water molecule models are dry, spread them out on the floor and place a Caution Wet Floor sign over or near them
Classroom Considerations
- Follow all safety precautions with hot water
- Requires prior knowledge of the change in the movement of molecules as it relates to temperature
- Second in a five-part series
Pros
- Begins with an observation activity the entire class can view
- Utilizes a 5E model
- Provides guided discussion questions and possible answers
Cons
- None