Water Science Unit - Kinder to Grade 4

21 Videos + 10 Printable Experiments + Scope & Sequence + Cross-curricular Teaching & Project Ideas + Curriculum links & more

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A complete unit of work on water
designed for K to 4.

The water cycle isn't just a diagram on a board.
From investigating surface tension with pepper to creating 'bottle fountains,'
we dive deep into the properties that make life on Earth possible

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From the basics of the water cycle to how capillary action works,
Ben guides your students through engaging videos that make invisible forces like surface tension easy to understand.

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10 experiments using "pantry items" and classroom staples like gummy bears, pepper, dish soap, and paper towels.
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What Your Students Will Discover

Water cycle demo
Water evaporates, condenses, falls & repeats
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The Magic of Surface Tension
Why does pepper "flee" from a drop of soap?
Students explore the invisible "skin" of water and
learn how cohesion & adhesion affects water movement.  

Gummy Bear Osmosis
The power of absorption!
Students use candy to visualise how water moves through membranes—a sticky and memorable way
to learn about capillary action.  

The Great Ocean Clean-Up
Your students become environmental engineers.
They’ll build their own water filters and design strategies to tackle oil spills and water pollution.  

Walking Water
Watch colours climb!
This colourful experiment demonstrates
how water defies gravity to travel through plants and trees.  

The Cloud in a Bowl
Bring the atmosphere into the classroom.
Students simulate evaporation and condensation to see exactly how rain forms before it ever hits the ground.  

Soap-Powered Racing
Use the laws of physics to propel a boat across a tray of water using nothing but a tiny drop of detergent.

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How to use this for your grade

Early Years

Kinder & Prep

Focus on the sensory videos and colouring sheets. Use the high-speed footage to spark curiosity and keep lessons tactile and visual for younger learners.

Primary

Grades 3 – 4

Dive into variable testing, quizzes, and marking rubrics. Encourage students to analyse their findings using the experiment report templates.

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- USA: Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) + TEKS/Virginia SOL.  
- UK/Canada/NZ: The Ontario Curriculum & NZ Curriculum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Household basics: Gummy bears, pepper, salt, oil, paper towels, and recycled bottles!

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