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People of the Desert
Learners study the importance of caring for desert water sources. For this desert lesson, students investigate water resources that are available in deserts. They listen to a read aloud about the Sonoran Desert before working in groups...
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Too Much...Or Not Enough?
Students discuss and define flooding. They identify areas in northeast Florida that may flood. Students examine droughts and explain the conditions that cause them. They examine the need for growth management in the state of Florida.
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Not Only a Drought
Students explore the events that occurred during the Dust Bowl and differentiate between the good and bad agricultural practices. In this Dust Bowl lesson students participate in activities that shows them how to be good stewards...
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Global Environmental Change
Students examine environmental change of land, water, and air, discuss Clear Skies Legislation, and experiment on solid compaction and
resultant water filtration.
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Desert Plant Adaptations in the Sonoran Desert
Students are able to identify adaptations that plants have developed to deal with harsh desert conditions, as well as explain how these adaptations help to protect these plants.
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Praire Biome Models
Fifth graders, in groups, list the physical characteristics of a biome and think of ways in which animals might have to adapt to live there and make a biome mobile ball that show the different types of habitats that shape the praire biome.
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Ecosystems-The Essential Connection
Students develop their abilities to solve problems both in school and in a variety of situations similar to that they have encountered in life. They define the term ecosystem in nature by comparing them to familiar organizational...
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Fourth Grade Science
In this science worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about coastlines, electric cars, the food chain, and more. Students complete 25 questions.
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Diaper Inquiry
Fifth graders carefully examine and investigate the products contained in a diaper. They particularly analyze the crystal sodium polyacrylate, a product developed for use in astronaut diapers. They follow the scientific method, forming...
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THE FARMER CARES FOR THE LAND
Students will identify cause and effect relationships in issues relating to Agriculture and the environment.Ask students to describe what farmers do. Then ask students to define the word "environmentalist." Ask students if they have...
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Groundwater and Ecology
Students are presented a problem concerning an aquifer which may be in danger from overuse by agriculture/industry. They compile data and consult online data and experts in creating a proposal to rectify the situation.
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Case Study - An Ecotour
Students plan an ecotour of the Australian rainforest. They prepare fact sheets about animals, create a mural, prepare a advertising brochure and a guided tour of the rainforest.
Oxfam
Oxfam Education: Water
A great site from Oxfam which offers encourages critical thinking about water conservation through the use of pictures and student activities. Targeted to curriculum links for the United Kingdom, but information is certainly valuable and...
Other
Water Use It Wisely: Links and Resources for Water Conservation
A comprehensive reference page with numerous links to water conservation resources. On your quest to begin your own water preservation program, you can reach clean water organizations, read water conservation tips, research landscape...
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Mulches for Water Conservation
The quality of the food we eat and the water we drink depends upon the quality of our topsoil. By putting a mulch cover on our topsoil, we help to protect this quality. Find out exactly what mulch is, what it can do, and how to properly...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: California Governor Imposes Water Restrictions
Article reports on California Governor Jerry Brown's mandatory water restrictions resulting from the state's ongoing drought. Includes video.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Water Pollution and Treatment
Students learn about water management, treatment and purification- global issues that must be addressed to ensure a continued supply of safe water for the growing human population and for the organisms with which we share this planet.
Other
Managing Wholes: Water Cycle Basics
A great slideshow that compares an effective water cycle with an ineffective one. Content can be read in five different languages.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Plastic 'Shade Balls' Used to Fight La Drought
Article reports on the ways in which shade balls are being used for water conservation in LA.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Nature and Conservation
Learn about how the natural world interacts with itself and how people impact the planet with this science-based text collection of 46 Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) on the topic of Nature and Conservation. [Free account registration...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online:knowing Your World: Water Rich Water Poor
"Water Rich Water Poor" emphasizes the importance of water conservation and provides suggestions for conserving water.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Gallery of Fresh Water
A collection of images showing both water shortage conditions and water conservation efforts.
The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive: Lesson Plan: Catch It if You Can! [Pdf]
Students will learn about the ongoing issues associated with drought in California and how water conservation can be part of a solution. Students will design a rooftop water catchment system for drought-conscious Ms. Drizzle to install...
Scientific American
Scientific American: Israel Proves the Desalination Era Is Here
Once one of the driest countries on Earth now makes more freshwater than it needs. How can other countries learn what this nation has mastered in an effort to turn droughts around?