What this lesson teaches
Children observe evaporation, connecting the process to real-world water cycles. They will understand how heat causes water to change states, reinforcing the concept of phase changes.
Environmental Science
Can you finish water wonders: the evaporation experiment in about 30 min?
Water Wonders: The Evaporation Experiment
You will children observe evaporation, connecting the process to real-world water cycles.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 12–13
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectEnvironmental Science
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By actively engaging in an experiment, children visualize the evaporation process. This embodied cognition approach allows them to connect scientific concepts to tangible experiences, enhancing memory through direct observation.
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1. Gather two shallow plates and some water. 2. Fill one plate with half a cup of water and leave the other empty. 3. Place both plates in a sunny spot. 4. Check the water plate every 10 minutes and note how much water is left. 5. After an hour, compare the water levels in both plates. 6. Discuss what happened to the water in the sunny plate.