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Science Experiment - Cover to Conserve

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Pages: 5 Pages
Curriculum: TEKS

Grades: 3 - 4

A science experiment that investigates if evaporation can be reduced by covering a body of water.

Heating a liquid can cause it to vaporize and become a gas. For water, this process is called evaporation. Aboriginal peoples in Australia were aware of this and would cover their wells and waterholes in an attempt to conserve their water supply. Would this actually work? Let’s investigate!

This Matter and Energy experiment allows students to investigate changing states of matter.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment, then complete the worksheets provided.

Curriculum

Science 3.2(B)

Collect and record data by observing and measuring using the metric system and recognize differences between observed and measured data;
Science 3.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussion.
Science 3.5(C)

Predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming wa...
Science 4.2(B)

Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Science 4.2(F)

Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
Science 4.5(A)

Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, including mass, volume, states (solid, liquid, gas), temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float; and

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