Modeling Water Bodies
Grade Range
2nd
Group Size
4 students
Active Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Area of Science
Geology
Key Concepts
water bodies
Learning Objectives
- Identify different bodies of water from pictures or maps
- Describe how water bodies differ from each other
- Develop a model representing a specific water body
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewIn this lesson plan, students investigate different types of water bodies on Earth by making models of lakes, oceans, and rivers inside an aluminum pan using various materials and real water. By describing each water body and sharing their observations about their differences and similarities, students will be able to identify the typical characteristics of each water body. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
2nd
Group Size
4 students
Active Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Area of Science
Geology
Key Concepts
water bodies
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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