By Carina Cole

Things to know about water…

Properties of water

The Living Environment

Energy & Motion

Properties of waterStudents can observe the adhesive

and cohesive properties of water.Water is the only substance on

Earth that naturally occurs in three different forms. GasSolidLiquid

Water is adhesive Water is attracted to some things. Paper towels Water can move up a paper towel

Glass

Plastic

Water does not stick to some things Grease Prevents ducks from getting wet in water

Wax

Oil

Water is cohesiveWater is attracted to itself.

Water can stick together.

Water droplets are attracted to each other.

Cohesive property causes water to flow without breaking apart.

Water is a gasWater as a gas can be called…

Fog

Mist

Vapor

Steam

Water is a liquidRain is a form of water as a liquid.

Water can form into droplets.

Water can flow.

Water is a solidWater as a solid is known as…

Ice

Snow

Question 1

What are the three different forms of water?

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The Living EnvironmentWater makes our planet uniquely

habitable.

All living things need water to survive.

Plants

Animals

Plants need waterAll plants need water to survive.

Some plants live in the water.

Some plants need a lot of water to survive.

Some plants survive on little water for long periods of time.

Plants take in water through their root system.

Animals need waterAll animals need water to survive.

Some animals live in the water.

Some animals need a lot of water to survive.

Some animals can survive without water for long periods of time.

Animals intake water through drinking.

Question 2

What do all living things need to survive?

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Energy & MotionThe ability to do work is called

energy.

Energy is used to do work.

The motion of water can be used to do work, thus creating energy!

Harnessing the power of water

Waterwheel

Hydroelectric

Mills

Question 3

What are some ways to harness the power of water?

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Morgan, K. A. (2008, December). The Wonder of Water. Science and Children , 16-18.