Roughly 71% of the earth’s surface is water, and in this engaging unit you will be able to investigate water in-depth through hands-on activities! Investigate local water sources, make a working ecosystem model, build a rain gauge, learn about water conservation, explore water around the world, create your own water cycle, experiment with evaporation, melt snow, and much more! You will be able to read engaging books, watch fun and fantastic videos, play games, make crafts, and choose from dozens of projects to create the ultimate self-directed learning experience for your second grader. This kit is divided into sections based around driving questions. You will have the opportunity to choose your materials and projects in each section of the kit. The materials, projects, and activities contained in the kit have been carefully selected to address the big ideas, competencies, and content of BC's Modernized Curriculum. .

Go to the Additional Info tab and Click on the Online Guide to access links. Big Idea: Water is essential to all living things, and it cycles through the environment.

Items included in this kit: 1. Young Discoverer Flying and Floating Science Facts and Experiments by David Glover 2. A Drop Around the World by Barbara Shaw McKinney 3. Water Cycle by Bobbie Kalman 4. Down comes the Rain by Franklyn M. Branley 5. Water: Little Explorer by Martha E. H. Rustad 6. Great Reef Showdown 7. Merhorses and Bubbles 8. Cloud Foam Kit 9. Ryan and Jimmy 10. Why Do We Need Rain? 11. Blue Planet DVDs (5) 12. Parent Guide .