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- 9th - 11th
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Students examine and analyze water samples for contaminants, and relate contaminants to local sources. They conduct Internet research to identify sources of water contamination. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students list causes of water pollution, discuss how people contribute to water pollution, and explain concept of watershed. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the causes of water pollution and its effects on the environment through the use of models and scientific investigation. In the accompanying activities, they investigate filtration and aeration processes as they are used for removing pollutants from water. Additionally, students explore the role of engineers in water treatment systems. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students define and examine sources of water pollution, distinguish between point source and non-point source pollution, list ways to prevent non-point source pollution, and sing song about working together to prevent water pollution. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students possible sources of water pollution, and explain the effects that water pollution can have on the food on the food chain. They Name human and other animal (i.e. fish) illnesses that can be contracted from drinking polluted water, as well as what these illnesses can do to a person or other animal. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify at least three common repercussions of developing water front property on water quality. They describe three sources of water pollution. They research the organism striped bass and observe it if striped bass is available. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students brainstorm sources of water pollution, identify effects of water pollution on human health and possible economic costs to society, work in groups to complete Project WET activity, Poison Pumps, and create storyboards on waterborne epidemic. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students discover the ratio of fresh water to salt water on the Earth. Using investigative methods, they trace the source of contagious diseases. They identify the effects on human health of water pollution and economic costs to society. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students evaluate the effects of point and non-pointy sources of water pollution using a model. They assess human impact on water quality. Students build a model which represents an aspect of the hydrosphere and compare their model with the environment that they live in. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the availability of clean, plentiful water and the causes of water pollution. In groups, students discuss problem solving methods for keeping water clean. They explore the function of water treatment plants and perform experiments to predict pollutants that can be stopped by filtration. Full Review »
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