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Water Paintings

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Students use water to paint pictures outdoors. In this water painting activity, students paint pavement and observe how water evaporates. They compare painting in sunny versus shady locations. They also use sponges to observe the imprints made on pavement.

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hand-eye coordination

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hand eye coordination, outdoor activities, water evaporation, science
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Grade
Pre-K - K
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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Year
2006
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