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Water Everywhere

Water Investigations

Day 151of 180
Week 31of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify different sources of water

2

Understand water's importance for living things

3

Recognize God's design in water creation

Genesis 1:2

The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep. God's Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.

Genesis 1:2 (WEB)

God created water and understands its importance for all life

📦 Materials Needed

  • World map or globe
  • Blue construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Picture cards of water sources

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and ask them to share where they've seen water today

💭 Review Question: What are some places you saw water this morning?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how water exists in oceans, rivers, lakes, clouds, and even inside living things

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Water covers most of Earth's surface
  • All plants and animals need water to live
  • God designed water to help living things survive
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where do you think water comes from?
  • Why do you think God made water?
3Activity: Water Source Collage (5 min)
hands-on

Students create a collage showing different water sources

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a blue paper background
  2. Provide picture cards of water sources
  3. Help students cut and glue pictures showing oceans, rivers, rain, etc.
  4. Discuss each water source while creating
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut pictures for students to arrange

Challenge: Students draw their own water sources

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about water

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are some water sources?
  • Why is water important?
  • How does God take care of living things through water?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for creating water and helping all living things grow. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore what floats and sinks in water!

Psalm 104:24

O Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.

Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Water Wave Motion Memory Game

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding water's role in creation helps children appreciate God's design

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage curiosity about water
  • Point out water sources during daily activities
  • Use simple language about water's importance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might have trouble understanding water's global presence

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to name multiple water sources and show interest

Extension Activities

  • Collect water in clear jars to observe
  • Take a nature walk to identify water sources
  • Read children's book about water cycle

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