How important is water quality where you live? The first module in a six-unit series includes four lessons on water quality. By applying the concept directly to the lives of pupils, they engage in meaningful learning. They read about water quality online, test different sources of water, and discuss if water quality really is just a matter of taste.

Concepts

water usage, water treatment, water testing, water sources, water quality, water pollution, water filtration, water conservation, drinking water

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research water quality guidelines in your city, state, and country  and discuss any differences

Classroom Considerations

• You will need to order some supplies well before the lesson to account for shipping
• Worksheets provided are in color, but they are still fine to use if printed in black and white

Pros

• Offers extension ideas for each lesson
• Each lesson includes an activator and an activity
• Connects science, social studies, language arts, and technology

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4