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Water-our Precious Resource Lesson Plan

Water-our Precious Resource Lesson Plan

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Water-our Precious Resource

Middle schoolers complete a unit of lessons on water as a limited resource. They conduct Internet research, record information in electronic journals, utilize spreadsheets, conserve water and record the results, and conduct water safety tests on local water.

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water conservation, conservation, water, water sources

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water, water conservation, water resources

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Grade

6th - 8th

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For Teacher Use

Instructional Strategies

Inquiry-Based Learning

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Technology

Database & Spreadsheet

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