Investigation – Water: What Carries Water?

Investigation – Water: What Carries Water?

STEM

Science

Cross-cutting Concepts

Form and Function

Levels of Thinking

Expanding

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Suggested AdaptationS

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General Guide to Adaptations

Description

Expand on the “What Holds Water” investigation and encourage children to explore which containers carry the most water safely from one place to another.

Interactive Lesson

Materials

Provide containers that are easily grasped and manipulated, including containers with adaptive handles if available.

Instruction

  • Follow children’s interests and incorporate those interests into the activity as much as possible.
  • Provide visuals for children to use as a means to communicate their thoughts and ideas and to ask for help.

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