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- Kindergarten
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Students study the importance of clean water to the survival of organisms and what activiities and material pollute water. They measure the temperature of water samples and create a class graph. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the steps of the hydrological cycle; identify surface water and groundwater; determine how surface water is cleaned before being used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and other direct purposes; and model a process used to clean water. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students observe techniques used to filter our water. They gain an idea as to various pollutants which can contaminate water. They filter water and gain appreciation of the need for clean water. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students research the implications of the Clean Water Act of 1972 on public health. They use online tools to investigate who might be polluting the water supply and investigate how the EPA polices the public's drinking water supply. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students identify qualities of clean water and develop an awareness of people in the community who keep our water clean. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students write a letter to their legislative representative or the EPA for a copy of the Clean Water Act. They create a class mural of the Nashua River in a dead state and the river coming to life again, and discuss the role of Marion Stoddart and the Clean Water Act. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the importance of water in human life. They examine what is necessary for a steady supply of clean water. They look at the role of engineers as they design water purification systems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 11th
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Students investigate World Water Day in relation to clean water that should be used responsibly. They create lists of ten things they use water for and compare their answers in small groups. They research a documentary for World Water Day and sketch a story board or write a script. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students examine water samples assess the quality of each sample by examining the color/clarity, smell, pH, etc. of each Then they filter the water samples once and assess water quality a second time. finally they filter the samples a third time and discuss how more filtration affects each sample. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students describe the concept of water purification and filtration and then construct a simple water purification system. After constructing the simple water purification system, students run tests and check the pH level of the water. Full Review »

