Marlene McDermott

From Step 2007 Wiki

You're In Hot Water

Science Concept:Heating and cooling causes changes in the properties of water.

Observing changes in states of matter in water using a tea kettle, a bowl, and ice cubes.

Students adding ice cubes to a bowl before holding it above the steaming kettle.

Students watching steam from boiling water in the kettle.

Students watch condensation beneath the bowl.

Making mini water cycle models...

A student fills canister to the halfway mark with water.

Students tape the clear film canister inside a plastic zip lock bag.

Student checks progress of mini water cycle model that has been in the window for a few days.

A group of students work together on their poster of the water cycle.

A student writes a story about her adventures as a drop of water traveling through the water cycle.

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