Watch this video about all freshwater and why it is so important for life on Earth. While you are watching, make a list of all the numbers you hear mentioned when they’re talking about water.
Water Basics
Learn about freshwater and why it is so important for life on Earth.
Water Basics
Learn about freshwater and why it is so important for life on Earth.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we show others what life in water is like?
- How can we help keep the water in our communities clean for every living thing?
- How can we create safe ways to play in water?
Possible Ideas
Water Display Save Our Water Water Day
How can we show others what life in water is like?
Possible Idea: Interactive Water Display
Activities:
- Students choose which water ecosystem they wish to explore.
- Students research the forms of life and life cycles in this watery ecosystem.
- Create an interactive display showing what life in waterways is like.
How can we help keep the water in our communities clean for every living thing?
Possible Idea: Save Our Water
Activities:
- Students research ways to keep community water clean.
- Students create artifacts to show these tips (brochure, movie, etc.).
- Students call the community to help implement these tips.
How can we create safe ways to play in water?
Possible Idea: Water Day
Activities:
- Students find different ways to play safely in water and create documents or experiences to showcase these activities.
- Host a “Water Day” in the community to share these activities with others.
- Students may wish to create Water Fun Kits to distribute at this event, too.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
