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Water Absorption

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC2.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Provide the group with two plastic cups. Fill one cup with colored water and place next to an empty cup. Fold a paper towel in half and drape from one cup to the other. Have the children observe absorption. Children can predict what will happen and how long it will take. This can be done in small group.