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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Sources of Water Pollution

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Water pollution is a serious issue facing hundreds of millions of people world-wide, having harmful effects on the lives of those people. Learn more about sources of...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Water Conservation: Denver, Co

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from Last Oasis explores the use of new dams as a way to provide or store water. In the 1990s, the city of Denver was looking for a new source of water for its growing population, and its plan to build a new...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Water Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the sources of water pollution, such as municipal, industrial, and agricultural.
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Surface Water Process, Supply and Use

For Students 9th - 10th
This environmental geology resource identifies the significance of our land's surface water. Review the sources of water and how they are processed and used.
Article
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Water Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Water pollution occurs when a body of water is adversely affected due to the addition of large amounts of materials to the water. The sources of water pollution are categorized as being a point source or a non-source point of pollution....
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Introduction to Water Chemistry

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students are presented with examples of the types of problems that environmental engineers solve, specifically focusing on water quality issues. Topics include the importance of clean water, the scarcity of fresh water, tap water...
Interactive
Other

The Water Pollution Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the Water Pollution Guide, where you can find useful information about the sources of water pollution and how they can be treated.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Can Nutrients in Water Cause Harm?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Many different kinds of organisms live in water. Excess nutrients can cause over-abundant growth of some organisms living in water and non-point source pollution is a major threat to water supplies in the United States. In this lesson...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Water

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The Science of Water Teacher's Guide provides a number of inquiry-based activities for grades 3-5 (although it can be expanded for other grades). The guide contains science lessons that enable students to explore water, behavior of...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: What Is Water?

For Students 3rd - 6th
This comprehensive article provides information about the physical properties of water, the importance of water as an Earth material, the processes and cycles that water undergoes on Earth, its importance to life on Earth, and why we...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Preserving Water Sources

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] It might seem like there is plenty of water on Earth, but that's not really the case. Water is a limited resource. That means that it is used faster than it is...
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NASA

Climate Kids: 10 Interesting Things About Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover 10 very interesting things about water, including sources of life, ocean ecosystems, freshwater and ice, salt and salt water, sources of water, the body's water makeup, plant's consumption of water and the 3 states of water.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Water Pollution

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the sources of water pollution.
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NOAA

Noaa: National Ocean Service Education: Nonpoint Source Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated tutorial explains nonpoint source pollution and its role in the health of the environment. Students learn about different sources of pollution and how these pollutants contaminate the land, air, and water. Click on the links...
Interactive
Other

The Journey of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive tour helps you to understand the journey of water to the springs. Learn about the water cycle and the Florida aquifer, supporting springs and the residents of Florida and how their activities impact the quality and...
Interactive
Other

Project Wet: Discover Water

For Students 3rd - 5th
Interactive opportunities which emphasize the impact water has on our lives. Explore watersheds, ocean water, fresh water sources, and ways to use water responsibly by engaging in activities, coloring pages, and short quizzes.
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Other

Virtual Field Trip: Water/aquifers

For Students 6th - 8th
This virtual field trip for middle school students looks at aquifers and their place in the hydrologic cycle. Students learn why and how it is important to protect the source of your drinking water and some unique details about the...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Polluted Runoff: Nonpoint Source (Nps) Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
EPA site offers answers to what nonpoint source pollution is as well as provides links and information as to what concerned citizens can do about it.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: A Drop in the Bucket: Usu Water Cycle

For Teachers K
Learn about the different sources of fresh water.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Collaborative Projects: The Global Water Sampling Project

For Students 9th - 10th
By testing your local water quality, you will be able to compare your results with students around the world. Register your class, and follow the project instructions. Additional teacher resources, references, and Ask-an-Expert sources...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Understanding Your Water: From Source to Tap and Back Again

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity students will learn about water treatment and what happens to water when it goes down a toilet and drains into sewers. Through further investigation students will understand the relationship between water...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Can You Catch the Water?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students construct a three-dimensional model of a water catchment basin using everyday objects to create hills, mountains, valleys and water sources. They experiment to see where rain travels and collects, and survey water pathways to...
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Water Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore water pollution in surface water and groundwater and investigate the treatments for both. Also, check out what happens when salt water infiltrates the fresh water sources.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Pathogenic Microorganisms in Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this lesson plan to introduce learners to testing water sources for pathogenic microorganisms. Students will learn methods for groundwater sampling to evaluate water quality. Lesson plan includes student worksheets.

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