Water Absorption

Materials: sponge, Styrofoam tray, napkin, wax paper, sock, zip lock bag, paper towel, saran wrap, construction paper, aluminum foil, cotton balls, bowl of colored water, eye dropper 

Make a prediction chart. Which will absorb the water? Which will not? Lay materials out on table. Add droplets of water to each item. Which items absorbed the water? How quickly did it absorb? Which items did not absorb the water?