Have you ever been really thirsty and reached for a cool drink of water? It’s refreshing, isn’t it? But have you ever wondered where your water comes from before it reaches your glass? Let’s dive into the world of water and discover some amazing facts!
Water is essential for all living things. We use it every day to drink, wash, cook, and even play! Plants need water to grow, and it’s also used to put out fires and create energy. Without water, life on Earth wouldn’t exist.
Let’s take a closer look at water. What does it look like? How does it taste and smell? Is it a solid, liquid, or gas? Water is made up of two special chemicals called hydrogen and oxygen. When they come together, they form water, which is also known as H2O. Isn’t that cool?
Water can be a liquid, solid, or gas. The liquid form is what we drink. When water gets really cold, it turns into ice, which is a solid. You can see this by putting water in the freezer and watching it freeze. If you want to see ice turn back into water, just let it melt in a bowl!
Water can also become a gas called water vapor. This happens when water is heated and evaporates into the air. You might see this when you boil water or use a humidifier at home.
About 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. That’s a lot! Most of it is in the oceans, but we also find water in glaciers, rivers, lakes, and streams. There are two types of water: saltwater and freshwater. Ocean water is salty and not safe to drink unless the salt is removed.
Freshwater is found in places like rivers and lakes. It’s also stored underground as groundwater, which comes from rain and snow seeping into the soil.
Even though there’s a lot of water on Earth, only a tiny bit is freshwater that we can drink. Imagine all the Earth’s water in a big jug. Only one teaspoon of that would be drinkable freshwater! That’s why it’s important to save water whenever we can.
Some people in the world don’t have easy access to clean water. They might have to travel far to get it and clean it before drinking. We can help by using water wisely.
There are simple ways to save water. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, or take a quick shower instead of a bath. You can also collect rainwater to use later. By saving water, we help make sure there’s enough for everyone.
Let’s see what you’ve learned about water! What are the two types of water? Saltwater and freshwater! How can you save water? Turn it off when you’re not using it. What’s water made of? H2O, which is two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Remember, there’s more saltwater than freshwater on Earth, so it’s important to conserve water. Great job learning about water today! Share what you’ve learned with a friend and help protect our precious water resources.
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Water Detective: Become a water detective in your home! With the help of an adult, explore different places where you use water. Make a list of all the activities that require water, such as brushing your teeth, washing dishes, or watering plants. Discuss with your family how you can save water in each of these activities. Can you think of any new ways to conserve water?
Water Cycle Experiment: Create your own mini water cycle! Fill a clear plastic cup halfway with water and cover it with plastic wrap. Place it in a sunny spot and observe what happens over a few days. Can you see water droplets forming on the plastic wrap? Talk about how this is similar to how water evaporates and forms clouds in the sky.
Water Taste Test: Conduct a fun taste test with different types of water. With an adult, try tasting tap water, bottled water, and filtered water. Do they taste different? Which one do you like best? Discuss why some water might taste different and how important it is to have clean, safe water to drink.
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When you are really thirsty, there is nothing better than a cool drink of water. But have you ever wondered where your water comes from before it hits the drinking fountain, a faucet, or your refrigerator? About 70% of the Earth is covered by water, but did you know that only a tiny portion of that water is drinkable? Stick around, and we’ll tell you why as we learn all about water.
Water is needed for all living things. You use it every day: you drink it, wash with it, cool off in it, and cook with it. Water helps with growing plants for food, putting out fires, creating energy, and so much more. Without water, life on Earth wouldn’t exist.
But what is water exactly? Let’s examine some water together right now. What does your water look like? How does it taste? How does it smell? How does it feel? Is the water in your cup a solid, a liquid, or a gas?
Now that you’ve studied your glass of water, let’s talk about what it’s made of. There are two chemicals that make up water. Oddly enough, both chemicals are actually gases, but when they are joined together in a special way, they create water. These two chemicals are called hydrogen and oxygen, which is why water is sometimes referred to as H2O, because it takes two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom to form a water molecule. Pretty neat, huh?
A water molecule is the same whether it’s a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Water in its liquid form is what you drink. When water gets cold enough, it freezes and becomes a solid, which is called ice. Want to do an experiment? You can see this process for yourself by filling up an ice cube tray or plastic cup with water and then sticking it into your freezer. After a while, you’ll see that the water has gotten cold enough to turn into ice.
Want to see the process in reverse? Put an ice cube into a bowl and then watch it slowly melt. Water can also become a gas, which is called water vapor. This happens when water is boiled and gets so hot it evaporates into the air. You can also see this process in action if you have a humidifier at home.
We’ve talked about what water is, but what about where we can find it? About 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. That seems like a lot, right? Let’s say you had a candy bar with 10 squares of chocolate. Yum! 70% would equal seven whole squares of your candy bar. That’s a lot of water!
Most of the Earth’s water comes from oceans, but it’s also found in glaciers, the polar ice caps, rivers, lakes, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. Is there a difference between all of these sources of water? You bet! There are two types of water: saltwater and freshwater. Water from the ocean is made up of saltwater, which isn’t safe to drink unless all of the salt is removed.
One source of freshwater is called surface water, and it is found in glaciers, lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. Another source of freshwater is called groundwater, which happens when rain and snow seep into the soil until it reaches rock material. It’s stored in the ground in the spaces between the rock particles and eventually drains into lakes, rivers, and other freshwater sources.
There’s a lot more saltwater than freshwater in the world. In fact, over 97% of water on Earth isn’t drinkable, and only about 0.06% is made of freshwater. To help you understand what this means, let’s pretend that all of Earth’s water fits into this gallon jug. Only one teaspoon of this entire gallon of water would be freshwater. That isn’t very much, and it’s why it’s so important that we conserve water whenever we can.
Our bodies need freshwater to survive, and clean drinking water is essential for life on Earth. But in some parts of the world, people don’t have access to clean drinking water. Some people have to travel long distances to get their water and have to boil it or use special filters before they can drink it.
Besides drinking it, how do you use water in your daily life? What about brushing your teeth, flushing the toilet, or taking a shower or bath? Do you want to know the best way to conserve water? It’s pretty simple: turn it off when it’s not being used. So when you brush your teeth, get your toothbrush wet and then turn off the water while you brush. You could also take a five-minute shower instead of taking a bath.
You can even make water conservation fun by putting out containers when it rains and storing up the water you collect for future use. If we all work together, we can ensure that there’s more water available for everyone.
What time is it? It’s review time! Let’s see how many water facts you remember. What are the two different types of water found on Earth? Did you say saltwater and freshwater? Great job! What’s a simple way to conserve water? Turn it off when you’re not using it. What’s the recipe for water? H2O, or two hydrogen atoms plus one oxygen atom. You’re doing so awesome!
True or false: There’s more freshwater on Earth than saltwater. False! That’s why it’s important that we conserve water when we can. Fantastic job, everybody! Did you learn something new about water today? We hope so! Remember, knowledge is power, so make sure to talk to a friend about what you’ve learned. The more we know about water, the better we can protect and conserve it for the future.
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