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Making Connections with Water Quality Lesson PlanMaking Connections with Water Quality Lesson Plan
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Kenan Fellows
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6th - 8th
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Making Connections with Water Quality

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What's in your water? And, why is water quality so important? Enhance your class's level of water appreciation through a lesson that demonstrates the necessity of water quality. Environmental enthusiasts explore the EPA's Clean Water Act, discover common water pollutants, and design a water filtration device.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

water pollution, drinking water, water filtration, water quality, water testing, engineering design, natural disasters, earthquakes, tsunamis, pollution, human impact on the environment

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • While pupils are online, have them complete a water filtration interactive 
  • Plan a trip to a local water treatment facility, so learners can see the process firsthand

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals need computer time for research and a Webquest

Pros

  • From PowerPoints to extension activities, the teacher's guide contains everything needed for the unit
  • The Must Have engagement activity sets the tone for the unit by getting students to prioritize effectively

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.4 RI.7.4 RI.8.4 L.6.6 L.7.6 L.8.6 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4

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