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Molecular Forces at Work: Creating Soap Bubbles

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners investigate adhesion, cohesion and surface tension. In this molecular forces lesson plan, students observe multiple demonstrations that show surface tension, the attraction of water molecules to each other and the ability of...
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Wet Pennies

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars conduct a simple test to determine how many drops of water, rubbing alcohol and vegetable oil can be placed on a penny before spilling over. They consider how varying surface tensions allow for different amounts of each...
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Water Pressure Experiments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students perform experiments measuring water pressure. They record their observations after poking holes in plastic bottles filled with water with the lids on and then off. They discover the role gravity plays in the water flow.
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One World Ocean

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare and contrast the properties of salt water in the oceans/seas and freshwater elsewhere on the planet. They also analyze mixing caused by currents in the ocean, including the effects of warm and cold water as well as with...
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1st Grade - Act. 19: Will it Float?

For Teachers 1st
First graders drop items into water, and discuss why some things float and others sink.
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'Round and 'Round it Goes!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discuss and interpret background knowledge on poster copy given on the water cycle. Students complete the included activity sheets using the poster as a reference in small groups. Students identify and name where water can be...
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Finding the Deep Water Masses of the Atlantic Ocean

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the role of density in driving deep ocean currents and the density layers of the ocean. They determine that the ocean is one continuous body of water with global currents that interact, with water surrounding all...
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Chemical Reaction Rates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers observe demonstrations to show factors that affect rates of chemical reactions. In this rates of chemical reactions lesson, students investigate how catalysts, reactant concentrations, temperature and surface area affect...
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How Does Flowing Water Shape a Planet's Surface?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate how flowing water influence landforms. In this earth science lesson, students observe water behavior as it flows from the stream table at various inclinations. They discuss whether water shaped Mars landforms or not.
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Ground Surfaces and Infiltration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study permeability and apply the concept to different types of ground materials.  In this ground surfaces lesson students complete a lab and fill out a table of their results. 
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Walking for Water Mini-Unit

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in an activity that requires them to consider the availability of water. In this "walking for water" lesson, students read "Women Bear the Weight of Water," and respond to discuss questions regarding the article....
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Lesson Plan of a Thematic Project - Water

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the properties of water. In this life science lesson, 6th graders create a concept map of water. They share their work with the class.
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Water and the Water Cycle

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars 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. Young scholars record how water acts on different surfaces and...
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Science Experiments

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils do a series of three experiments. In the first experiment, the students work with a partner to protect an egg from a 12 foot drop. In the second experiment, the pupils investigate static electricity using balloons and yarn. In...
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Water Words Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this water worksheet, students fill in the blanks to a crossword puzzle having to do with water words. Students complete 25 blanks in the crossword.
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Recycling Water

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this water worksheet, students review the steps involved in the water cycle. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.
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Definition of Science Terms

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this water vocabulary worksheet, students read and learn 12 words that pertain to water and the water cycle. Each word and definition is printed on a separate page in a snowflake shape.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore water. In this water instructional activity, students explore the physical properties and states of water. They observe how water changes states and document what they see.
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Michigan Sea Grant

Water Quality

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners observe water samples and measure the samples' water quality. Students develop their own criteria for measuring water quality and test for temperature, acidity, oxygen levels, turbidity, conductance, sediment and hardness.
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Water Is Cool!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study water as a non-renewable resource. In this water lesson, students examine sources of water, uses of water, and explain why it is important to take care of water sources for the common good. They research the water cycle...
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Our Water Footprint

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss the water usage of the world and their own water usage. For this water lesson plan, students read a story about water and discuss different statistics of water usage around the world.
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Deep Subjects - Wells and Ground Water

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Here is a phenomenal lesson plan on ground water, wells, and aquifers. Young geologists study how water exists underground, how water moves through the soil, and how water is extracted to be used as drinking water. Some excellent...
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Journey Through the Universe

Impact Craters: A Look at the Past

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
The Galle crater on Mars is also known as the Happy Face crater because of its appearance. First, scholars use pebbles and flour to simulate craters and study their properties. They then apply this knowledge to help decipher the history...
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Probing Below the Surface of Mars

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students simulate the search for water in Mars using simple apparatus. For this space science lesson, students explain how soil temperature affects the cooling of probes. They graph the data collected from the simulation.