Fun investigation to find out whether wood is waterproof. http://www.science-sparks.com/2015/03/22/is-wood-waterproof/
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Wood is not waterproof because it absorbs water. Plastic is waterproof because water stays on top. Like a roof, it keeps water out.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Encourage your child to test if different materials are waterproof by spraying water on them, like in the video with wood and plastic. - Ask your child to predict if an item will be waterproof before testing it, promoting critical thinking and hypothesis building. - Have your child experiment with other materials around the house, such as fabric or paper, to see if they are waterproof. - Discuss the outcomes with your child and ask them to explain why certain materials are waterproof while others are not, fostering communication and understanding of scientific concepts.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Waterproof or Not INSTRUCTIONS: Gather various materials like wood, tissue paper, and plastic. Have your child spray water on each material. If it goes through, it's not waterproof; if it stays on top, it is. Discuss findings together.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Waterproof means it stays on top, like a roof. Be like waterproof material, don't let things bring you down, stay strong."
