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Earth & Space Systems

earth and space systems

The Three States of Water!

Discover water in the weather and create your own piece of weather with a simple experiment.


MATERIALS

  • Metal cooking pot (smallest you can find)
  • A bowl of ice (enough ice to cover the bottom of the metal pot)
  • Salt
  • Spoon (wooden or metal will work)

HANDOUT

HANDOUT ANSWERS

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Water in Nature!

Discover water in the weather and create your own piece of weather with a simple experiment.


MATERIALS

  • One or two large cups
  • Cold water to fill cups
  • One or two colours of food colouring (optional)
  • 1 ice cube or ice cube tray
  • String (20 cm in length)
  • Salt (1 tsp)
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Parchment paper or wax paper or plastic wrap
  • Plate or small baking pan
  • Ruler
  • Activity Sheet
  • Pencil

HANDOUT ONE

HANDOUT TWO

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

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