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Measure the Speed of a Water Leak
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In this activity (page 2 of PDF under GPS: Glaciers Activity), learners will measure the rate at which water streams out of a leaky cup.
Gravity Fountains
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This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Glaciers Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into the forces of gravity and air pressure.
Design a Submarine
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Learners act as engineers and design mini submarines that move in the water like real submarines.
Science at the Waterpark!
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Water Slides) is a full inquiry investigation into speed and motion and takes place at a water park.
When is a Glass of Water Really Full?
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In this activity, learners see how many coins they can add to a full glass of water before the water overflows.
Drops on a Penny
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In this activity, challenge learners to predict and investigate how many water drops they can fit on one penny.
Electrostatic Water Attraction
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In this activity, learners conduct a simple experiment to see how electrically charged things like plastic attract electrically neutral things like water.
Moving On Up: Capillary Action 1
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Over the course of several days, learners explore the property of water that helps plants move water from roots to leaves or gives paper towels the capacity to soak up water.
Build A Hydrometer
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In this activity, learners will explore how a hydrometer works by building a working model and conducting experiments.
Cleaning Water with Dirt
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Water in Our World), learners make their own water treatment systems for cleaning water.
Water Motor
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In this physics activity (page 10 of the PDF), learners will explore how energy from moving water can be used.
Stick to It: Adhesion II
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Water sticks to all kinds of things in nature — flowers, leaves, spider webs - and doesn't stick to others, such as a duck's back.