Properties and Behavior of Water

Miss Bailey from the Western Virginia Water Authority explains the journey of water from natural sources to our homes. She engages kindergarteners in understanding daily water usage, the concept of matter, and how water can exist in three states: solid, liquid, and gas. Through interactive experiments, she demonstrates water's unique properties, such as its ability to stick to surfaces and flow downhill.

Where does the water that comes to our homes originate from?

• Lakes, rivers, and streams

• The ocean

• Rainwater

• Underground wells

Which of the following activities does NOT use water?

• Washing dishes

• Watering plants

• Reading a book

• Brushing teeth

What is matter?

• Anything that is liquid

• Anything that can be seen

• Anything that takes up space

• Anything that is solid

Which state of matter is ice?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Solid

• Plasma

What happens to water when it is poured into a cup?

• It takes the shape of the cup

• It changes color

• It evaporates

• It becomes solid

How many drops of water can fit on a penny before spilling?

• 15

• 10

• 5

• 1

Why does water not fall out of a cup when it is slightly pushed?

• Because water is heavy

• Because water is sticky

• Because water is invisible

• Because water is light

What happens to water droplets on an umbrella?

• They stick together and roll off

• They freeze

• They disappear

• They change color

Why do we need a towel after a shower?

• Because water is sticky

• Because water is cold

• Because water is hot

• Because water is dirty

What direction do water droplets move on an umbrella?

• Upward

• Sideways

• Downhill

• In circles