Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Drill ahole in the middle and at the bottom of one side of the
plastic box.
2. Pack 2 layers of bricks, the window box, and the hardboard as
shown in the illustration.
3. Position the hole you drilled in the tray over the centre of the
hardboard so you do not accidentally lose water over the
sides that should run into the window box.
4. Fill your watering can with 2litres of water.
Setup for the drainage experiment.
5. Moss is found in many wetland areas like marshes, bogs and
waterways. Place the moss inside the tray over moist soil.
Pour the 2litres of water slowly and evenly over the moss.
Time how long it takes for the water to filter through the moss
and run into the window box.
Chapter 5. Mixtures and water resources
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