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Water-our Precious Resource

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Students 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, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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