Investigating Water Sources

The Wind group and Fire group got together to go on an investigation. We were all looking for water sources around our school. On our way to the forest, the children noticed some puddles. Trystan said, "Puddles form when it rains", and Julia added, "Water from a puddle goes in the ground." Trystan also mentioned that, "Water from the puddle goes up into the sky", referring to evaporation. 

Sofia found water on some leaves and noted that, "Plants and tress need water to grow. They drink it."

Grace noticed the drain and shared her knowledge with the group: "The water goes in the drain, in through the water pump and into the ocean". Howard said that the water from the drain "goes to the fire hydrant and it's used by the fire fighters to put fires out." 

We collected water from the ocean, the stream in our forest, puddles and the river. We will compare these samples throughout the inquiry. The children are very enthusiastic to further explore water in our surroundings.