Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Unit Purpose:
Water is essential to all life; however it is not abundant in many areas. In order to preserve our usable water resources, water conservation needs to be a component of everyday life. Conservation can be done in a variety of ways. Through the completion of this unit, learners will develop an understanding of the water cycle, how to measure rainfall (water) and why it is essential to conserve this precious resource. Learners are able to display their ability to be a good citizen and stewards of the Earth by educating those around them about how these things can be done.
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- identify uses of water.
- state why water is essential to our world.
- illustrate their favorite use of water.
- taste water.
- understand that it is the civic responsibility of everyone to conserve water.
- discuss the water cycle.
- identify key components of the water cycle.
- state why water conservation is important in relation to the water cycle.
- demonstrate an understanding that water conservation is an act of stewardship for the Earth.
- learn the three states of matter that water becomes.
- measure water in various containers.
- define water conservation and the importance of the concept.
- discuss methods of water conservation.
- discuss potential problems due to lack of water.
- identify uses of water.
- create informational posters to promote water conservation in the community.
Service Experience:
Learners will create and display posters illustrating ways to conserve water sharing what they have learned about Environmental Stewardship and how it applies to water conservation.
Unit Assessment:
Learners will display mastery of subject matter through the ability to verbalize key ideas of the unit. A daily review should be completed to revisit the previous day’s topic.
School/Home Connection:
- “Copy-and-Paste” Class/School Newsletter Information Insert:
This week our students are working to complete a unit entitled “Water Makes Our World Go ‘Round”. Together we will learn about water as an essential component to all life. We will also look at the fact that it is not abundant in all areas. In order to preserve our usable water resources, water conservation needs to be a part of everyday life. Conservation can be done in a variety of ways. Through the completion of this unit, students will learn about water, the water cycle, how to measure rainfall (water) and why it is essential to conserve this precious resource. Be sure to discuss with your child why “water makes our world go ‘round” - Interactive Parent / Student Homework:
See Attachment One, Lesson One: Water Glorious Water!
Notes for Teaching:
Younger learners may need additional guidance from the teacher as their experience in this subject matter may be limited. Be prepared to prompt learners with additional leading questions.
Additional Resources:
Recommended Resources to Supplement Unit:
Berger, M & Berger G. Water, Water Everywhere: A Book About the Water Cycle. Ideals Publications 2001 ISBN: 0824953126
Cole, J and Degen, B. The Magic School Bus At the Waterworks. Scholastic1986. ISBN: 0-590-40360-5
Hooper, M. The Drop in My Drink: The Story of Water on Our Planet. Frances Lincoln Publishers 1999. ISBN: 0711211825
Kimball, J. The Many Adventures of Drippy the Raindrop in To the Mountains and Back!
Locker, T. Water Dance. Voyager Books 2002. ISBN: 0152163964
Stearns, C. Where Did All the Water Go?. Cornell Maritime Press (December 1998) ISBN: 0870335065
Bibliographical References:
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed By:
Carrie A. Thomas
Dysart Unified School District
Parkview Elementary School
15800 N Parkview Place
Surprise, Arizona 85374
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