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Water Bead Observation

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC4.1b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    12-24 months

Lean a long aluminum pan or tray against a wall. Secure it so it won't slip. Spray water at the top of the pan. Have the children watch the water form beads at the top, then run down to the bottom of the tray. Point out the beads of water that move fast and the ones that move slowly.