Activities: Next Activity

A natural source of running water, like a small stream, offers you and your child endless opportunities to explore and learn. Here's an idea for an exploration. Next time you are by a small stream or river, pile up some sticks, rocks, or leaves and try to stop the flow of the water. Which dam designs work? Which don't?

If a nature outing isn't possible, you can make a stream using a hose or a watering can. To dam your "stream," rather than using sticks or rocks, you could use toys or materials from a recycling bin. Can you make the water collect in one spot like a little pond? A sand box is also great for making dams.

Content Area:
Water

Location:
In the Backyard

Story:
Dry Duck, Part 1

Recommended Books:
Beaver by Glen Rounds

Beaver Pond, Moose Pond by Jim Arnosky

Use simple tools in our interactive balancing game, Bunny Balance.