New Bedford ECHO Project - ECHO programs amplify educational benefits, foster greater appreciation of local and national history and the natural environment, and assist communities in maximizing the social benefits of new technologies.

ECHO programs amplify educational benefits, foster greater appreciation of local and national history and the natural environment, and assist communities in maximizing the social benefits of new technologies.

The Mysteries of Water I, an Investigation for Grades 4-6 Disciplinary Focus: Physical Science and Environmental Science Grade Level: Grades 4-6 This module introduces students in grades 4-6 to physical properties of water in preparation for the later development of a deeper understanding of the reasons why the chemical and physical properties of water make life possible on earth, presented in a companion module for grades 7-9, Investigating the Mysteries of Water II, an Interdisciplinary Exploration, also developed by the New Bedford ECHO Project. The physical properties of water are discovered through simulations and laboratory investigations. Students learn how water is affected by heating and cooling. They discover how salinity and temperature change the density of water. The phenomenon of surface tension is explored. Students make connections between the physical properties of water and its various roles in sustaining life on Earth.

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ECHO programs amplify educational benefits, foster greater appreciation of local and national history and the natural environment, and assist communities in maximizing the social benefits of new technologies.

What is ECHO?

ECHO is an educational and cultural enrichment initiative, annually serving thousands of children and adults in Alaska, Hawaii and Massachusetts. Established by Congress as part of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, ECHO brings innovative programs collaboratively produced by the regional cultural institutions to culturally diverse audiences. Read More