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Precipitation - Pot of Ice/Pot of Boiling Water Experiment Lesson PlanPrecipitation - Pot of Ice/Pot of Boiling Water Experiment Lesson Plan
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Precipitation - Pot of Ice/Pot of Boiling Water Experiment

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Students observe an experiment where a pot of ice is held over a pot of boiling water. They predict what will happen and then share what they see as the experiment takes place. Then the concept of condensation and precipitation is explained.

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Concepts
condensation, precipitation, rain

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condensation, precipitation, rain, science
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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