The Hydrosphere
Reading and Materials List
Required Books
- Water: The Story of the Hydrosphere by Lynne Z. Petkovic, M.Ed., J.D.
- Protecting Earth's Water Supply by Ron Fridell
Materials
Common Materials
- blue food coloring (kit)
- green food coloring (kit)
- red food coloring (kit)
- small clear cups (kit)
- pebbles (kit)
- yellow food coloring (kit)
- eye droppers (kit)
- graduated cylinder (kit)
- large clear cups (kit)
- sand (kit)
- scissors
- pot
- salt
- scale (kit)
- crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- ice cube tray (kit)
- measuring cup
- measuring cups and spoons
- hot water (not boiling, but warm enough to notice a difference)
- dish soap
- funnel (kit)
- clear glass or plastic cup
- cold water
- plate or shallow bowl
- room temperature water
- sugar
- tea candle (kit)
- sponge (kit)
- eye dropper (kit)
- modeling clay (kit)
- 1 small bowl per player
- goldfish crackers
- a small shallow baking dish
- organic material* (5.3 - e.g. dead leaves or grass)
- spoon
- markers
- plastic bag (kit)
- soil (kit)
- permanent marker
- large zip lock bag (kit)
- tape
- colored pencils
- ruler or straight edge
- small spoon (for tasting)
- tap water
- distilled water
- white paper (to compare color)
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
* - denotes an optional material that may or may not be used