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Physical Science of Water

Physical Science of Water

What is the chemical structure of water, and how does it relate to water’s special physical properties and behaviors? What types of activities help students understand the properties of water? Why does water's unique physical properties make it the most important compound on Earth?

Water covers 70% of the surface of our planet and is essential for all known forms of life. The weather we experience, the land on which we live, the foods we eat, and even our own bodies, rely on water. Learn more about this essential resource in this interactive, self-paced online workshop. (3 contact hours)

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Funded by the following grant(s)

Houston Endowment Inc.

Houston Endowment Inc.

Foundations for the Future: Capitalizing on Technology to Promote Equity, Access and Quality in Elementary Science Education


Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Science Education Leadership Fellows Program
Grant Numbers: 51006084, 51004102, 51000105


National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIH

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIH

The Environment as a Context for Opportunities in Schools
Grant Number: 5R25ES010698