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How to Make a Waterfall Out of a Plastic Bottle

Waterfalls are places in rivers or streams where the water falls vertically, instead of horizontally. They are major tourist attractions. Some of them, such as Niagara Falls, are also used help to generate electricity. Children can use a plastic container to build their own version of Niagara Falls. To make a waterfall with a plastic bottle, cut one side of it out. Place the bottle onto a holder, and decorate the project with materials such as rocks.

Things You'll Need

20 oz. plastic bottle
Scissors
Rocks
Sticks
Leaves
Glue
Clay or Styrofoam
Bowl
Container of water or hose

Instructions

- 1
  Lie the bottle down so that it is horizontal. Remove one of its sides by cutting along its length. Leave its front and the back intact.
- 2
  Build a horizontal perch out of clay or leftover Styrofoam. It should be at least half as long as the bottle̵7;s length. Its height should depend on how tall the child wishes the waterfall to be. Hollow the perch out so that the bottle can lie partially inside of it. The bottle̵7;s front must be far enough away so that the water will pour from it unobstructed.
- 3
  Place rocks, sticks, and leaves around the perch. Add craft beads or plastic jewelry, to provide a gemstone like effect. If the perch is made of Styrofoam, glue the leaves and sticks onto its side.
- 4
  Place the waterfall so that its end is over a sink or bowl. Use a container or a hose to pour the water into it. Alter the flow of the water by placing rocks inside of the bottle.

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