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Water and Ice

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Students explore water and ice. In this physical science lesson, students participate in a science inquiry and observe the characteristics of ice and water. Students compare the differences between a solid and liquid and record their observations.

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states of water, water, ice, the water cycle

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ice, states of water, water, water cycle, science
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Resource Details

Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2001
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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