In this module, students will Conduct surface-tension experiments.

• Observe and explain the interaction between masses of water at different temperatures and masses of water in liquid and solid states.

• Construct a thermometer to observe that water expands as it warms and contracts as it cools.
• Observe weather by using senses and simple tools.
• Investigate the effect of surface area and air temperature on evaporation, and the effect of temperature on condensation.
• Investigate what happens when water is poured through two earth materials – soil and gravel.
• Design and construct a waterwheel and use it to lift or pull objects.
• Use field techniques to compare how well several soils drain.

During this course, participants will:

• Engage in three-dimensional learning for developing disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and cross cutting concepts

• Participate as an adult learner to experience investigations and science and engineering content
• Share teaching strategies to support literacy and inquiry-based learning
• Identify the learning goals in the module and how the investigations support the Big Ideas
• Examine assessment opportunities
• Develop notebook as a resource