The Story of Water
The impact of water usage and the importance of conservation and stewardship is interpreted through a children’s book.
Think like an Architect
After thinking about the impact of humans on the environment, and researching microclimates in Monterey County, students will create a sustainable open space that would also meet the needs of the community.
See more Lesson Plans
Low cost materials
A Drop in the Bucket
Exploring water management by estimating and calculating the percentage of available freshwater on Earth.
A Drop in the Bucket: Investigating Earth’s Limited Freshwater Supply
Exploring water management by estimating and calculating the percentage of available freshwater on Earth.
Human Impact on Ocean Biodiversity
Expanding on the current scope of “Ecosystem Biodiversity” students will focus on human impacts on ocean biodiversity, centering on ocean acidification and how the change in pH level impacts the health of the lower level of the food web.
Investigating the Marsh Creek Watershed
Students will explore water quality systems and synthesize that information to monitor the quality of water in the two creeks that run on either side of the school.
Ocean Acidification Awareness
Students will explore various hands-on activities aimed at understanding the process of ocean acidification. Then, they will research an environmental impact related to ocean acidification.
pH, Organisms, and Ecosystems
To introduce students to ocean acidification students will engage in a two part lesson to explore the pH scale and see how lowering pH levels affect both individual organisms and entire ecosystems. This lesson will be part of my climate change unit.
Recycling Water is More than the Water Cycle
Students will explore the process and effort it takes to remove pollution from water. Then, students will create an awareness campaign to communicate to the public about how they currently use recycled water in their own community.