Follow Simon, Anita and Dennis as they join Hannah, a local scientist, in making new discoveries at Willow Creek.

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Water Module Learning Activities

Measure Up: Students will use various objects in the classroom to experiment with nonstandard measurement. They will make estimates and test them out. Then, working in pairs or small groups, students will use a ruler or a measuring tape to become familiar with how to use these tools for standard linear measurement.; Download: English, Français, Deutsch, Español
Magnify That: Students will learn about magnification and how a magnifying lens works. They will examine a variety of different objects, first without a magnifier and then with a magnifier, and compare what they observe. They will practice observing details of these objects with a magnifying lens.; Download: English, Français, Deutsch, Español
Water Wonders: Students will be introduced to different species of macroinvertebrates. They will hypothesize why each insect looks the way it does. Then students will make observations of macroinvertebrates in an aquarium in their classroom. For an optional extension, teachers can take students to a local stream or pond to conduct field observations.; Download: English, Français, Deutsch, Español

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