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Where do animals find the water they need?

States of Matter Unit
Lesson 1 of 3
Liquid Water & Solid Ice
4.9 (223 reviews)
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How is the water in the lake changing?
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If this block of ice changed from a SOLID to a LIQUID, what would happen?
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DISCUSS: Take a look at this picture taken in the Arctic.
Where do you see liquid water? Where do you see ice? Where do you see snow?
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You’ll work with a partner.
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Get your supplies.
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Fold your Water Journal worksheet in half on the thick black line.
Flip over the paper. Line up the corners and fold.
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Find the side of your sheet that says Place 1 and Place 2.
Then, fold it in half. Line up the corners and then fold.
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Let’s explore Place 1 together!
Observe carefully. Discuss with your partner.
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Here’s what we said.
Answer question 1 in your Water Journal.
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Let’s observe humpback whales!
Discuss with your partner.
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Here’s what we noticed.
Answer question 2 in your Water Journal.
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Let’s observe orcas!
Discuss with your partner.
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Here’s what we noticed.
Answer question 3 in your Water Journal.
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Let’s explore Place 2!
Observe carefully. Discuss with your partner.
Answer question 4.
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Let’s observe a polar bear!
Discuss with your partner.
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Answer question 5 in your Water Journal.
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Let’s observe seals!
Discuss with your partner.
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Answer question 6 in your Water Journal.
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Let’s explore Place 3!
Observe carefully. Discuss with your partner.
Answer question 7.
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Let’s observe polar bears!
Discuss with your partner.
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Answer question 8 in your Water Journal.
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Let’s observe an ermine!
Discuss with your partner.
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Answer question 9 in your Water Journal.
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Discuss.
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If the ice and snow in the Arctic disappeared, how would life change for the animals here?
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ocean


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a large area of salt water that covers the Earth
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lake


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a large area of water with land all around it
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pond


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an area of still water, larger than a puddle, but smaller than a lake
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river


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a long, thin area of water that flows
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stream


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a small river

waterfall


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flowing water that falls from a tall place
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body of water


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an area of water, such as a lake, pond, or ocean

matter


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anything that takes up space and has weight; can be in different forms such as solid, liquid, or gas
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states of matter


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the different forms of matter that include solid, liquid, and gas
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liquid


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a state of matter, such as water when you can pour it
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solid


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a state of matter, such as water when it is frozen ice

freeze


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when a liquid turns to solid, like when liquid water freezes to solid ice
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melt


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when a solid turns to liquid, like when solid ice melts to liquid water
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ice


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water when it is a frozen solid
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snow


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solid water that falls from the sky when it's very cold outside
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Arctic


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area around the North Pole that is very cold
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observe


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to pay close attention to something
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Where do animals find the water they need?
States of Matter Unit
Lesson 1 of 3
Liquid Water & Solid Ice
4.9 (223 reviews)

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“The students loved watching the animals and their turn and talk discussions we active and informed. ”
· · Teacher
“It was great for the kids to see animals in their habitats and make observations about what these particular animals do in liquid/solid environments.”
· Shaquette · Teacher
“The best part was watching the animals, animals making some shelter, and the water journal.”
· Jennifer · Teacher
“The students got so excited to watch the wildlife videos, then getting to record what they noticed was happening.”
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“It was perfect for the kids to learn and they were so engaged with it all. The steps are perfectly given for the kids to follow. We loved it!”
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“I now teach only 2nd grade and they loved seeing all the animals and learning about the different states of water. The activity was right for their ability level and they were able to complete it on their own. Thank you. ”
· James · Teacher
“Discussing the states of water and in what state must water be in order to drink and swim in. The students were fully engaged in the discussions and they enjoyed the video segments.”
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In this lesson, students observe that different bodies of water can be found around the Earth, and that water can be liquid or solid. In the activity, Arctic Adventure, students explore the Arctic and gather observations of how Arctic animals interact with water in many different ways.
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