Handout
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Garden Club of America: Drinking Water Safety [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An information page on understanding drinking water safety. It covers legislation, contaminants, private wells, water testing, water filters, and boiling water.
Website
Other

U.s. Coast Guard: Boating Safety Division

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a Coast Guard site dedicated to training people about boat safety. It has many programs it offers to the public.
Website
Pacific Institute

Pacific Institute: The World's Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Water resources are under threat around the world. WorldWater.org is a repository of information related to issues that should concern all of us. There is also a searchable database of literature and research devoted to freshwater issues.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Safe Drinking Water Act Protecting America's Public Health

For Students 9th - 10th
View a poster that illustrates the everyday risks to the U.S. supply of clean drinking water.
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Usda: Virtual Labs: Controlling Water Activity in Food

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students investigate water activity in corn that has been dried using traditional Native American methods in order to learn about the best way to ensure food safety.
Interactive
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Usda: Virtual Labs: Understanding Water Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science simulation, students investigate the behavior of water in food and how this can contribute to food spoilage.
Activity
University of Missouri

Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Water Quality Testing [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this experiment, students will test the quality of a water sample by observing the number of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are found in human intestines and a large amount can indicate water contamination. Lesson plan gives a...
Lesson Plan
Other

Cwec: Water Salty or Fresh? (Mini Unit) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This mini-unit is designed to teach students an appreciation of our water resources and how we must not take them for granted if we are to survive.
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Other

Water Aerobics Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a selection of music for water aerobics and also a video that you can purchase. If you click on the title of the music it will open to the list of songs on the tape and also a chance to hear the music.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Swimming

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource provides information about how to swim safely, and maintain water safety all the time.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Safety of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How some people do not have access to safe water for drinking and bathing.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Safety of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How some people do not have access to safe water for drinking and bathing.
Activity
Other

Sac delta.com: Waterskiing Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists rules and tips for waterskiing safety. Content includes a focus on safety checks for the skier, the boat operator, and even the observer. Hand signals are suggested for efficient communication.
Handout
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National Agricultural Law Center: Clean Water Act: A Summary of the Law [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a summary of the Clean Water Act and sections such as background, federal and state responsibilities, regulations, enforcement, and major amendments are provided.
eBook
Other

Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety: Environmental Pollution Control

For Students 9th - 10th
This study provides an orientation to the methods that are applied to control and prevent environmental pollution. The basic principles followed for eliminating negative impacts on the quality of water, air or land are discussed.
Interactive
Other

Food and Water Watch: Factory Farm Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A United States map showing density levels of animals raised for food, accompanied by effects of factory farming and latest news on farming, animal welfare and food safety.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Create and Play: Get Wet!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Look at all the fun you can have playing and doing sports in the water. Book includes audio narration in 6 additional languages with text in English.
Activity
Michigan Reach Out

Reach Out Michigan!: Contaminated Drinking Water

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by Reach Out Michigan! Use the site to learn if our eyes and taste buds can detect contaminated drinking water by doing a simple experiment.
Website
Other

Live and Learn: Swimming Pool Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a comprehensive list of things that can be done around household pools to prevent injuries and accidents.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Think About What You Drink

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the pros and cons of bottled water. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Splash Into Summer

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about safety tips for the summer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
Lesson Plan
Other

Cwec: Down the Hill . . . Your Watershed (Mini Unit) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Everyone is part of a local watershed and their actions affect the water resources in their watershed. In this mini-unit, students learn about watersheds, why they are important, dangers they face and how watersheds can be protected.
Unit Plan
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Museum of Health Care: Death in a Glass

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can learn all about water pathogens in this online exhibit. They'll explore what kinds of micro-organisms infect water, how a water supply can get contaminated, how it is protected, and how officials investigate cases of...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Biosensors for Food Safety

For Teachers 6th - 9th
How can you tell if harmful bacteria are in your food or water that might make you sick? What you eat or drink can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites and toxins pathogens that can be harmful or even fatal. Students learn...

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