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Water Investigations

Investigate various tools and methods to move water.

  • Test materials and methods to move water by comparing and contrasting various tools including pipettes, hands and sponges.
  • Graph and chart results.
  • Plan, construct and test a pipeline to move water from one location to another.
  • Learn about the flow of water by molding sand to create streams, rivers and dams.

Water Investigations (2-3 year olds):

  • Test materials and methods to move water by comparing and contrasting various tools.
  • Plan, construct and test a pipeline to move water from one location to another.
  • Experiment with primary colors by mixing them to make new ones and describing them.

Take It with You

Use the following activities to bring the education concepts from this exhibit into your home or classroom:

Appropriate for Grades: PK, K, 1, 2, 3

Meets Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: 1, 6, 11, 13, 25

Meets Common Core State Standards: RL.K.1, RL.K.10  

NGSS:2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3, 2-ESS2-2, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3, 3-5-ETS1-3   

Focus: Math, Science

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