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Glare from the sun and ripples from the wind can make it hard to see what's below the surface of a body of water.

In this activity, learners capture and observe planaria, which are worms that eat tiny pond critters.

In this simulation activity, learners observe what can happen when ocean waves churn up water and oil from an oil spill.

Learners build models to learn about the special cells and structures that plants use to move water from their roots up through the stems and leaves.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of density-driven currents (thermohaline circulation) and how these currents are affected by climate change.

In this activity, learners create a freshwater ecosystem in a large plastic bottle. Learners cut and prepare bottles, then fill with water, aquatic plants, snails and fish.

This is an activity (located on page 3 of PDF under Nasturtium Leaves Activity) about surface tension.

By building a simple watershed with paper and markers and then using a spray bottle to simulate precipitation, learners will understand how pollution accumulates in our water sources, especially from

In some parts of the world, lakes freeze during winter. In this activity learners will explore water’s unique properties of freezing and melting, and how these relate to density and temperature.

In this activity, learners will make fish cutouts that propel through the water with the help of surface tension.

In this activity, learners investigate the different salinity levels of oceans, rivers and estuaries.

In this activity, learners explore how salt water freezes in comparison to fresh water.

In this investigation learners explore the differences between, and interdependence of, living and nonliving elements in a water ecosystem.

In this quick activity (located on page 2 of the PDF under GPS Wetlands Activity), learners will model how wetlands act as natural filters for the environment.

Some bugs can walk on the surface of a lake, stream, river, pond or ocean.

In this quick activity about pollutants and groundwater (page 2 of PDF under Water Clean-up Activity), learners build a model well with a toilet paper tube.

In this outdoor, sunny day activity, learners experiment with paper leaf models to discover how some desert plants conserve water.

In this activity, learners use found natural materials to create a water haven for bees and other insects.

As a model of acid rain, learners water plants with three different solutions: water only, vinegar only, vinegar-water mixture.

In a class demonstration, learners observe a simple water cycle model to better understand its role in pollutant transport.