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Lesson 28 of 84 · Weather

Experiment

Water Runs Downhill

What You'll Learn

Ice forms when water gets very cold. Be careful—icy sidewalks are slippery!

Key Words

  • rainy
  • windy
  • cloudy

Materials Needed

  • sand
  • clay
  • water

Safety First

  • Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
  • Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.

Steps

Step 1Read

Can you name the things in the picture?

Step 2Do

Feel different types of dirt, sand, and rocks. Which is smoothest?

Step 3Observe

Use your eyes, ears, and hands to explore. What do you notice?

Step 4Record

Color a picture to show what happened.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

1 of 3

Does wind make things move?