Lesson: Physical Properties of Water

Is water wet?

While this question has torn apart friendships, it is actually an important question. Since this class devotes a semester to oceans, which are mostly water, it is important to begin with an understanding of what water really is.

Warm Ups, etc:

Vocabulary- Some Basic Water Terms - preview of critical vocabulary

H TWO WHOA- review questions regarding structure and phases of water

Instruction, Presentations, Assignments, Activities, etc:

Link to Study Guide Objectives & Vocabulary

Vocab and Diagrams -Atomic Structure of Water - review vocabulary and discuss the structure and implications of water's properties.

Activity - Water Meet & Greet - students make observations and perform a taste test of several samples of water (School, Bottled, 5 Cat Barn, Marl Spring Farm...). Students complete this form as they taste/observe.

Closure- The Importance of Ice Density – article/activity- students read article and compose a journalistic analysis (who/where/what/when/why/how). Then they get into groups and discuss.

Notes - Water and Measurement - draw connections between water, the units and tools of measurement.

Notes - Water Properties - phases, phase change, heat capacity and density

Web Resources:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UukRgqzk-KE – why does ice float?

TED - dry substance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti9C_cLSR0A - short video showing water boil and freeze at room temp. due to change in pressure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEbMHmDhq2I - cyclohexane triple point