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Water Bottles Everywhere Lesson PlanWater Bottles Everywhere Lesson Plan
Publisher
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
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5th - 12th
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Water Bottles Everywhere

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Young environmentalists examine how water bottle use is polluting the waters on our earth. In groups, your students study the handout on their assigned topic and present their findings to the rest of the class. Leading up to this lesson, your class has been recording their use of bottled water. Using the link provided, you can calculate the approximate amount of total water consumed and the cost of the water.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

water conservation, water pollution, water, pollutants, water quality, pollution

Additional Tags

science

Classroom Considerations

  • Learning centers should be set up prior to teaching

Pros

  • Lesson materials and procedures are clearly outlined
  • Great way for individuals to become aware of this topic

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.3 SL.5.4 SL.6.3 SL.6.4 SL.7.3 SL.7.4 SL.8.3 SL.8.4 SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.4 SL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.4

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