T/E 1.1, 2.3, Learning std. 2 + 3: properties of objects and materials, Physical Sciences, Grades 3-5
* Compare and contrast solids, liquids, and gases based on the basic properties of each of these states of matter
* Describe how water can be changed from one state to another by adding or taking away heat.
Learning std. 2: Grades pre-K - 2
* Identify objects and materials as solid, liquid, or gase. Recognize that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container.
Earth and Space Science, Learning std. 10 + 11, Grades 3-5
* Describe how water on earth cycles in different forms and in different locations, including underground and in the atmosphere.
* Give examples of how the cycling of water both in and out of the atmosphere has an effect on climate.
* The students will identify liquids, solids and gases.
Lesson 2:
* The students will compare and contrast solids, liquids and gases.
Lesson 3:
* The students will observe and record if the substance takes the form of the container or space it is in.
Lesson 4:
* The students will make predictions of what state a stae of water will change to when heat is added or subtracted.
Lesson 5:
* The students will write observations to what they see and notice from the experiments.
Lesson 6:
* The students will diagram the path the water travels from the mountains to the ocean.
Lesson 7:
* The students will identify the stages of the water cycle.
Lesson 8:
* The students will place the water cycle in order on a diagram.
Lesson 9:
* The students will write a story describing a day in the life of a drop of water.
* The students will diagram and explain the path that the water travels to reach the ocean.