Journey to Clean Water: Hands-on Water Filtration
During this interactive lesson, students will explore different water saving strategies through group activities, hands-on activities, and presentation.
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Bottled Water Myth
Students will explore the differences between bottled water and tap water, focusing on cost, quality, and environmental impact. Through interactive activities and mathematical calculations, they will learn why tap water is a better choice both economically and environmentally.
Building Earthquake Safe Structures in SF
Students will explore the geology of San Francisco and learn about the different soil types throughout San Francisco. They will use their knowledge of the different soil types to build earthquake safe buildings for each of them.
Restoration Evaluation
Students will be able to observe and measure the built wetlands habitat and describe the ecosystem interactions as well as evidence of resilience.
Water Quality Monitoring of Local Stream
Students will collect water samples from a local stream and measure various aspects of water quality.
Greening Our Water Infrastructure
During a unit on scale drawings, proportional relationships and similar figures, we will explore the water infrastructure of SF. Students will use what they learn about green infrastructure to solve a real problem at their school.
May Your Poop Live On
Students will explore the differences between linear and circular systems and the implications. They will visit a transfer station and learn about circular and linear systems.
Environmental Restoration
Students explore local environmental restoration projects, examining the careers and skills involved in repairing ecosystems and addressing past human impacts on the Bay.
Planning the Roads of Treasure Island
We will focus on what it takes to build a city by looking at the importance of transportation. Students will learn about sustainable efforts and methods of mobility and engage in a few activities to better visualize it all.