Bodies of Water

In science, the class has been studying the different types of bodies of water. When discussing rivers, streams, and lakes, we’ve learned that they are fresh water. Noting that fresh water is also the water we use for our drinking water. Of course, we all agreed that you can’t go grab a cup of water from any river, stream, or lake. We must know where our water is coming from before we drink it.

The discussions about oceans have really interested the class. Many already knew that the ocean is made of salt water and that we cannot drink salt water. The class has learned that there are five oceans, and the Pacific is the largest - covering 30% of the Earth’s surface. Since the class had a fascination with oceans, I thought making an ocean in a bottle would be fun and help solidify some of our ocean facts. The class was so excited when I pulled out all of the supplies for their own ocean! Everyone had their own bottle. First, they had to drink half of the water, we didn’t want to be wasteful. Then I added the food blue coloring and glitter of their choice. Everyone got to pick the items that were to be in their ocean. Some items I handed out and some they got to choose and add a personal touch to their ocean. It was a neat activity and I loved the extensions I used with the ocean in a bottle. The following morning the children used their ocean to create a story and add an illustration. It was the most excited I have seen them get about writing!! I love it when learning and fun take place simultaneously!!

Have a blessed day!

Claire