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Young scientists explore nature's water treatment plants in this simple science demonstration. By placing a stalk of celery in a cup of water mixed with food coloring, children are able to observe how plants absorb nutrients and contaminants from water, helping to remove harmful impurities.
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NGSS:
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Instructional Ideas
- Include this demonstration in a unit on ecosystems, especially wetlands
- Perform this demonstration during an environmental science unit on water pollution
- Extend the lesson by testing the effect of different water contaminants on plant life
Classroom Considerations
- This demonstration will take two days, one for introducing and preparing the the experiment and the second for observing and discussing the results
- Demonstration assumes children have background knowledge of plant life and the water cycle
Pros
- Provides a clear, easy-to-follow procedure for carrying out the demonstration
- Offers a field trip idea that extends student learning about water contamination and treatment
- Includes a series of questions for guiding a discussion based on the demonstration
Cons
- None