Water Science

The water science program introduces kids to the wonderful and complex world of the water cycle, the properties of water, and the physical effects it has other natural elements.

Bubble Boys and Girls

This activity reviews the physical states of water and some properties of soap bubbles. The concept of surface tension is introduced and described.

The Great Water Race

This activity is designed to show that the flow of water depends on various factors including the medium (sand, gravel, clay) and the pressure it is under (slope of the tube).

The Incredible Journey

This activity is a game that introduces students to the water cycle model. They will learn how the water cycle is a continuous repetition of events— the movement of water molecules from bodies of water, the land and living things, into the air and back again.

Wetland Wonderland

This activity illustrates the composition of a wetland and the importance it has on the existence of plants, animals and the environment. Students will observe using microscopes, the common microorganisms that are found in a wetland. They will experience the cycle of a wetland and see how it helps reduce flooding and erosion during storms and filter out pollutants in storm water.

School of Rock

This activity will have students comparing different rocks from the local environment. They will learn about the rock cycle and how different types of rocks are formed and eroded to create often significant changes in the landscape.