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Evaporation Marathon Lesson PlanEvaporation Marathon Lesson Plan
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5th - 6th
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Evaporation Marathon

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Learners review the steps of the scientific method and participate in a three day experiment. They observe water evaporation over time.

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evaporation, variables

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evaporate, experimentation process, variables, science

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