A Drop in the Bucket
Exploring water management by estimating and calculating the percentage of available freshwater on Earth.
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The Story of Water
The impact of water usage and the importance of conservation and stewardship is interpreted through a children’s book.
Water Management Then and Now
A comparison between past and present designs to utilize and save water with cooperative systems, this introductory lesson leads to students developing an environmental action plan.
Tap Water’s Journey
Water’s journey through a local water district is tracked with a map and 3D model to identify the major infrastructural components of a local water district and environmental challenges each component faces.
Water Footprint of Foods
The design of a balanced meal with a small water footprint showcases how small changes can lead to larger impacts.
Save My Water!
The benefit of choosing low-water use food on water conservation is communicated through a public service announcement for a student-run news station.
Water Quality & Mixtures
Students explore the properties of mixtures and their environmental impact by designing and testing mini wastewater treatment plants, analyzing how effectively their models separate contaminants, and reflecting on implications for water quality and ecosystem health.
Water and Gravity
What is the significance of elevation in water distribution? Students will learn about inputs and outputs associated with harnessing natural resources for human consumption.