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Where Does Water Go?

Activity

Tracking Evaporation Across Locations

Place cups of water in different locations (e.g., sunny, shaded, indoors, and windy spots). Measure the starting amount and observe how much water evaporates over time in each location.
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Science Seed

Evaporation is an important part of the water cycle, which is how water moves through the Earth. When water gets heated by the sun, it turns into a gas and rises into the air. This process is called evaporation. The rate of evaporation depends on things like temperature, sunlight, wind, and humidity. For example, water in a sunny spot will evaporate faster because heat from the sun makes the water molecules move faster. In a shady spot, the water may evaporate more slowly. In a windy area, evaporation might happen more quickly because of the moving air. By comparing how much water evaporates in different places, you can see how these factors affect the water cycle.
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Badges can be earned through hands-on experiences within each of the 16 branches of science, or “Science Slices.” You can earn a badge in each branch of science by doing four activities in these categories. We also encourage participants to keep a Nature Journal to record their memories, and to express themselves creatively through writing or drawing after each activity. We recommend that each child (and parent if they’d like) write or draw in a journal after each activity, with expectations of your children that match their age (the goal is self-expression, not perfection).

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It is our vision to inspire all families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists. Becoming a member of Families in Nature will give your family the opportunity to have adventures in nature, experience field science, develop as youth conservation leaders, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Memberships are free for everyone.

Who are we?

Families in Nature works to create opportunities for nature connection with the purpose of sparking a deep love and desire to protect, conserve and restore the environment. Our mission is to connect children and their families to nature and to each other through time spent learning, playing, and volunteering outdoors. It is our vision to inspire ALL families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists.

Sánchez Elementary School is close to downtown on Austin’s east side. Built in 1976, the campus boasts murals by Raul Valdez depicting the school’s Hispanic history and heritage. Sánchez was one of the district’s first to introduce two-way dual language education- fitting because the school’s namesake, George Sánchez, was a pioneer in bilingual education. This project was made possible by HEB.

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