Investigation – Water: What Holds Water?

Investigation – Water: What Holds Water?

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Suggested AdaptationS

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General Guide to Adaptations

Description

Encourage children to explore containers of various sizes and materials to figure out which will hold water so plants can be watered across the room.

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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