My Science Box

Time
1-2 hours depending on the students’ previous exposure to the phases of matter and the water cycle

Grouping
individual

Materials
For water cycle discussion:

• Glass of ice water to start the discussion
• Copies of Water Cycle Stories handout
• Overhead projector (or draw a copy of the image on the board)
• Overhead transparency of Water Cycle diagram
• Dice

For optional mini-investigation each student needs:

• Ziplock bag
• 1 ice cube
• 1 sample cup (the little paper cups ketchup is sometimes served in)
• several scales or balances for students to weigh their bag
• tape
• sunny window or sunny exterior wall

Setting
Classroom