Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Down the Drain Project
Teachers can start this project at any time and no registration is required. Students collect data about water usage for themselves, their homes and their class. They analyze it, make predictions about it, and submit the data to the...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Collaborative Projects
Using a variety of science topics, these projects link your class with classes around the world in data collection and analysis. There are projects recommended for all grade levels. Begin dates and end dates are listed to help in...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Science Glossary of Terms
The United States Geological Survey offers a complete look at water science in glossary form. Take advantage of the topic guides at the top of the site. You'll find great maps, clipart and activities centers. Click Home to access the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Water Resource Issues
Students learn about water management challenges. They will hear from water specialists and analyze data concerning the availability and environmental impact of the use of water. They will make an evidence-based argument that supports...
Other
Children's Water Education Council: Waste Water Watcher (Mini Unit) [Pdf]
Waste Water Watcher is a 9-page mini-unit on essential and non-essential use of water by humans.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Rainwater Harvesting Service Learning Project
Young scholars will gain an understanding of a rainwater harvesting system, learn about rainfall patterns and water use for various purposes, then design and build a rainwater collection system for their school.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Uses of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how humans use water today.
Other
Grace Communications Foundation: Water Program
Tools and information focusing on water conservation and actions people can take to reduce their "water footprint" in daily life. Proves a "water footprint" calculator, tips for saving water around the house, and a collection of...
Other
Water Footprint Network
A detailed guide to water footprints on individual, corporate, national, and global levels. Sheds light on the water usage of food products, offers calculators that determine a consumer's own water footprint, shares useful tips for...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Uses of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how humans use water today.
PBS
Nova: Earth in Peril
A series of nine maps with accompanying explanations. They show how population growth has affected the environment around the world in terms of water availability, climate change, land and forest use, and more. There are both interactive...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Water Sense
After learning simple water-saving tips, students play a game in which they guide "water-efficiency hero Flo" through a maze of pipes, avoiding "water-wasting monsters" and answering questions about water use.
California Digital Library
Calisphere: Water Use and Supply
A broad selection of images featuring water use and supply can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Be a Water Saver
A checklist of ways to cut back on your use of water.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Be a Water Saver
A checklist of ways to cut back on your use of water.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Wat Er We Good For?
By performing a water audit at school and at home, students will become aware of ways to reduce their water use.