Lesson 11 of 84 · Land and Water
Experiment⭐ 30 XPRivers and Streams
Land and Water.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Rain fills up rivers, lakes, and ponds. Animals and plants need this water to live.
Key Words
- storm
- season
- rock
Materials Needed
- rain gauge
- cotton balls
- food coloring
- clear container
- rocks
Safety First
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
Steps
Read about Land and Water with a partner or grown-up.
Keep a weather journal for 5 days. Each day draw the sky and write the temperature.
Watch carefully. What happens?
Draw and write about what you learned.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
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Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
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