Math, Science, and Technology Department at Allegany

Science Kit Grade K - Waterplay

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Unit Overview

This unit provides students with the opportunity to observe the properties of water and explore with water.
Students will observe objects that sink and float in water, compare volumes of water in different size containers, describe the states water is found in, and observe water absorption and objects dissolving in water.
The unit ends with an exploration of how soap effects water and making bubbles. The science skills emphasized in Waterplay are observing, discussing, describing, predicting, gathering data, questioning, and interpreting data. Integrated hands-on math activities are also included in this kit.

Manuals, Inventory, and NYS Correlation Downloads

The teacher manual, student manual, inventory sheet, and kit correlation are available online for download.
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Waterplay Manual Waterplay Student Manual
Waterplay Inventory Sheet
Waterplay Science Kit Correlation

Science Kit Resources

BOCES ISS Resources

Distance Learning Environmental Education Media Services

Online Waterplay Teacher Training

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Online Waterplay Training (Coming Soon)

Scheduling and Science Kit Ordering Information

This unit may take from five to nine weeks to complete depending upon the goals of the teacher and interests of the students.
Teachers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties request the kits from us, and the couriers deliver the kits to the schools. Teachers have up to six weeks to complete each of the learning experiences. Once the teachers complete the learning experiences provided with the math and science kits, the kits are then sent back to us so we can refurbish them and send them out again when they are requested. **If you need additional time to complete your kit, please contact 716-376-8272 so we can accommodate an extension.

**Missing Items: If the kit you requested has missing item(s), please contact 716-376-8272. We will send missing item(s) out to you as soon as possible.

Do you want to book this kit? There are several ways to order science kits. Ways you can order are:

MediaNet: Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Media Library - Waterplay Phone: 716-376-8272 Fax: 716-372-0621 Email: leigh_leyva@caboces.org or mst_kits@caboces.org U.S. Mail: C/A BOCES – Math, Science, & Technology Department at Allegany, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760