”let it rain”
Short description about the project
The water cycle is recreated, it rains in the classroom
Age group
4.-12.
Instructions
Preparation: The topic is introduced with information input and creative, playful methods.
Instructions: The children are given a large plastic box and various small toys. They build a landscape with a reservoir and cover the box with plastic sheeting. The box is placed in a sunny spot and observed for some time.
Goals
Use STEAM creatively and playfully with the aim of: better understanding of natural phenomena, better understanding of the aggregate states of water, arousing interest in science.
Skills
Fine motor skills, creativity, teamwork, manual skills, promotion of networked thinking, perseverance.
Materials and machines needed
Large plastic container or aquarium, for the landscape either ready-made toys, such as Playmobil, or build your own landscape, plastic film.
Time needed
2 – 6 hours
Group size
15 – 20