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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Mini Water Cycle
Lesson Description:
Students will:
Students will:
- Observe the water cycle in action inside a mini solar still. the still consists of a plastic tub filled with a layer of moist soil or sand, and sealed with cling wrap. water evaporates from the soil, condenses on the cling wrap and trickles to a point directly above a cup. in a few hours on a hot day, the still will collect enough water for several students to taste.
Lesson Type:
- Experiment
Sustainability Topic:
- Water
GEF Program Category:
- Sustainable Water Challenge
Time Needed:
60 minutes
60 minutes
Materials Needed:
- Plastic tub
- 1 plastic cup
- 1 small rock or marble
- 1 watering can
- 1 measuring cup (optional)
- 1 roll of cling wrap
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
School or Group:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science
