Water Wonders #4 - Underground Water

The children learned we can get water from rain, snow, rivers, lakes, and other water forms. But as we looked at the book, we saw someone pumping water from a tap. Where is that water coming from? Cameron answered: "Maybe from a pipe." 

The children watched a video on underground water (http://www.leapingmedia.com/Media/groundwater_0413.swf). They learned that there is water trapped in the layers of gravel, rocks or soil and it is possible for people to dig down and find a supply of fresh drinkable water. After the video, the children made a collage with gravel and blue cellophane paper to mimic the ground and the water underground. As we were doing our art activity, Natalya looked at our painting on the display board and said: "There is no underground water on the picture." Mila continued: "I know, we can add it." And they did.