Staying Afloat…

A few useful hints

v Create effective classroom experiences that allow children to investigate properties of water that will overflow to the museum visit.

v Visit the museum in advance to select exhibits for inquiry investigations.

v Involve parents as learning partners. (In a 15 minute meeting we discussed scheduling, activities, and parents roles)

v Develop:

- Material list

- Schedule (small group rotation)

- Child assessment piece

- Parent evaluation form

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GETTING YOUR FEET WET … An Introduction

WADING IN … Classroom Investigations

DIVING IN … The Museum Visit

STAYING AFLOAT … Helpful Hints

DRYING OFF… Reflections