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Mahaya, Evans; Tippins, Deborah J.; Mueller, Michael P.; Thomson, Norman – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2009
Learning about the water situation in other regions of the world and the devastating effects of floods on drinking water helps students study science while learning about global water quality. This article provides science activities focused on developing cultural awareness and understanding how local water resources are integrally linked to the…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Water Quality, Water, Investigations
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Davies, Malonne I.; Seimears, C. Matt – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2008
The authors illustrate an effective lesson-planning technique known as unpacking for the broad topic of water. Interconnections among science disciplines are shown for numerous possible subtopics. Two lesson sets are included, the first dealing with properties of water and the second dealing with water as a resource. (Contains 1 table and 4…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Water, Lesson Plans, Planning
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Mathews, Catherine E.; Monroe, Louise Nelson – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2004
A professional school and university collaboration enables elementary students and their teachers to explore hydrology concepts and realize the beneficial functions of wetlands. Hands-on experiences involve young students in determining water quality at field sites after laying the groundwork with activities related to the hydrologic cycle,…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary School Students, Science Teachers, Earth Science