Did you know you can conserve water by drinking tea instead of coffee? Learn about other products that use larger amounts of virtual water in an online lesson. Pupils complete a series of questions to test their understanding of the water requirements for the growth and production of common goods. Each question provides specific information about virtual water requirements.

Concepts

water, water conservation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals bring in a manufactured product and trace the use of virtual water in its production
• After completing the lesson, have learners sort a series of fruits and vegetables by lowest to highest virtual water needs

Classroom Considerations

• An understanding of productions and plant growth is helpful

Pros

• Provides immediate feedback with explanation
• Appropriate for both in-class and remote learning

Cons

• None