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2.0 "Water Is Life" Global Water Awareness Mini-Unit (Grades3-5) Lesson Plan2.0 "Water Is Life" Global Water Awareness Mini-Unit (Grades3-5) Lesson Plan
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2.0 "Water Is Life" Global Water Awareness Mini-Unit (Grades3-5)

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Students study the amount of potable water on the Earth. In this water lesson, students examine the amount of potable water as compared to all the water on the Earth. They discuss why many parts of the world do not have access to good water before completing the associated tables and worksheets.

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potable water, water, water on the earth's surface, math
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3rd - 6th
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Math
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