EDUCATION PROGRAM
A Raindrop’s Journey
Grade Range: Preschool – 1st Grade, Ages 3 – 6
Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hour
We will begin by reading, “A Raindrop’s Journey.” Then, we will take on the role of a raindrop by learning about the water cycle and traveling through the Waterworks Jungle Gym. Finally, we will make our own water system maps.
$5 per student.
Enduring Understanding
Each drop of water travels a long way through the water cycle and the waterworks to get to your home.
Essential Question
How does water get to my home?
Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Identify key elements in the water cycle
- Recognize that water is used over and over again
- Recognize that the waterworks system helps move water to their homes
- Identify the key elements of the waterworks system
- Recognize how the water cycle and waterworks work together to provide us with water to use
Curriculum Connections
EEC Learning Standards and Curriculum Guidelines (MA DOE) – Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences by the Early Childhood Advisory Council
English Language Arts
Reading & Literature
- Listen to a wide variety of age appropriate literature read aloud.
History and Social Science
- Identify and describe cause and effect as they relate to personal experiences and age-appropriate stories.
- Engage in activities that build understanding of words for location and direction.
Art
Visual Art
- Explore a variety of age-appropriate materials and media to create two and three-dimensional artwork.
- Explore and experiment with wet and dry media in a variety of colors including black and white.
- Create artwork from memory or imagination.
Next Generation Science Standards
Kindergarten
K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
Upcoming Events
Current Exhibit
A Walk Around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Join us for this unique look at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir (past and present) and submit your photos to become a part of this special exhibition!