Water Movement and Behavior Concepts

Mrs. Bellatash introduces a new unit on water and climate, discussing the properties of water and its states. Students gather materials for an experiment to observe how water interacts with different surfaces. They learn to use an eye dropper and conduct experiments to see water behavior on wax paper, paper towels, writing paper, and aluminum foil. The lesson includes a slope experiment to demonstrate gravity's effect on water movement. Students are encouraged to think about real-life applications and write their own questions about water.

What are the three states of matter discussed in the introduction?

• Solid, Liquid, Plasma

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Solid, Plasma, Gas

• Liquid, Gas, Plasma

What should you do if you don't have an eye dropper for the experiment?

• Use a cup

• Use a spoon

• Use a straw

• Use a brush

How do you fill an eye dropper with water?

• Dip it in water without squeezing

• Shake it in water

• Blow air into it

• Squeeze the bulb and release it in water

What happens to water on wax paper during the experiment?

• It evaporates

• It soaks in

• It changes color

• It forms a bead

Which material absorbs water during the experiment?

• Wax paper

• Aluminum foil

• Paper towel

• Plastic sheet

What force causes water to roll down a slope?

• Wind

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

How does the size of a water dome affect its speed on a slope?

• Larger domes move slower

• Smaller domes move faster

• Larger domes move faster

• Size does not affect speed

What is the effect of a steeper slope on water movement?

• Water evaporates

• Water stops moving

• Water moves faster

• Water moves slower

Why is it important to understand water behavior on slopes in real life?

• To build better water slides

• To predict water flow in landscapes

• To create more water beads

• To make water evaporate faster

What should students do after completing the experiment?

• Repeat the experiment without recording

• Ignore the results

• Throw away their notes

• Write a question about water or materials