Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand how water flows through funnels and jars, and recognize the concept of gravity.

Materials and Prep

• 1 funnel
• 2 empty jars
• Water
• A flat surface to work on

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Place the funnel on top of one of the empty jars.
2. Pour water into the funnel and observe what happens.
3. Switch the funnel to the other empty jar and repeat step 2.
4. Discuss and compare the water flow in both jars.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Water is a special liquid that can flow and take the shape of its container."
• "A funnel is a special tool that helps us pour things without making a mess."
• "When we pour water into a funnel, it goes down and comes out of the bottom."
• "Gravity is the force that pulls everything down towards the ground."
• "Gravity helps the water flow through the funnel and into the jar."
• "When we switch the funnel to the other jar, the water still flows down because of gravity."
• "We can compare the water flow in both jars to see if it is the same or different."