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How can running water move objects?

You Need
ruler stapler
2 plastic 6 plastic cups
plates
sharp object that can pierce a hole wooden dowel
(e.g., scissors, pencil)
tap water
marker

Do This
Build a water wheel from recycled
materials.
1. Find the center of each plastic plate using the ruler. Make a hole through the center
using the sharp object, such as scissors or pencil. Note: Do not play with sharp
objects.
2. Mark six equal parts around the underside of one of the plates.

3. Staple the plastic cups to the plate at each marking. Keep them at the same angle.

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4. Slide the wooden dowel through the hole in each plate, leaving enough sticking out
at either side for the plates to hold on to.

5. Staple the second plastic plate to the other side of the plastic cups to form a water wheel.
6. Test the water wheel over a basin. Remember to conserve water. Do not play with
water and use as little water as possible.
7. Vary the amount of water that you pour on your wheel. Observe the results.

Answer These Questions

1. Was the running water able to move your wheel?

2. How would you describe the movement of the water wheel when you changed the
amount of running water?

What You Learned

1. Can running water move objects?

2. Apart from running water, what are the other factors that might cause an object to
move fast or to move slowly?

Apply What You Learned

How is your water wheel similar to a turbine used in generating
electricity?

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