Water Conservation
September 18, 2015, Cincinnati.com reported that authorities that monitor the health of the river described “it is the worst toxin bloom in the history of the Ohio River” (Blackmore Smith, 2015). Knowledge of such events and understanding the cause is seen as a necessary ingredient for change (Frick, Kaiser, & Wilson, 2004). It was found that action related knowledge and effective knowledge directly influence conservation behavior (Frick, Kaiser, & Wilson, 2004).
People must believe they have some kind of control over the situation and take ownership. They must believe they are empowered to make a difference (Swaisgood &Sheppard, 2010). If community members see their role in water conservation as one having an impact, they are more likely to adopt that behavior. Members of a community consist of both young and old. Children are part of a community and grow up to become leaders and decision makers within the community.
People must believe they have some kind of control over the situation and take ownership. They must believe they are empowered to make a difference (Swaisgood &Sheppard, 2010). If community members see their role in water conservation as one having an impact, they are more likely to adopt that behavior. Members of a community consist of both young and old. Children are part of a community and grow up to become leaders and decision makers within the community.
This two part unit was developed to educate (third through fifth grade) elementary students on watersheds. Part one, students look at how water is captured and transferred throughout a home watershed system. The student observed structures found around their school and home. Using the engineering process, students design their own home watershed with the primary goal to capture water.
In part two, students take their home systems and engineer a community watershed. Students incorporate structures that minimizes runoff and prevent pollution. After completing this activity, students create grid maps of their community"s watershed.
In part two, students take their home systems and engineer a community watershed. Students incorporate structures that minimizes runoff and prevent pollution. After completing this activity, students create grid maps of their community"s watershed.
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Third Grade Water Conservation Unit
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The water issues faced by the people in Georgetown (4 min.)
10 min video Hand Bee Pollinators and Water Conservation
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Papua, New GuineaWeatherSpark.com weatherspark.com/y/144356/Average-Weather-in-Lae-Papua-New-Guinea-Year-Round#Sections-Precipitation shows different weather trends in Papua, New Guinea
SciShow is a 3 min video on why floods happen and hazards of flooding.
The Heath profile gives the challenges of the Papau, New Guinea area.
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Nairobi, AfricaWeatherandClimate.com gives a precipitation graph.
Explore Africa and the animals that live there.
Drought demo video where water runs along the ground without absorbing in.
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Maps of New Guinea and Africa
Note on Google maps where both Papua, New Guinea and Nairobi, Africa for their location.
Precipitation Map USGS to see a physical map.
Precipitation Map USGS to see a physical map.
Links and Videos on Water
Importance of Water Every living thing needs water. (14 min video)
Wonder Grove Kids talk about conserving water when brushing your teeth (3 min)
What is the author's message? (4 Min video)
Race to Save Water PBS Kids (About 4 min)
Water and Watersheds Science InquiryHow water is treated from river to tap. (About 5 min.)
Explains what a watershed is and shows a model. (About 10 min.)
How much water do you use in a day? This fast pace video shows how much one gentleman uses. Check this out. (About 2 min.)
Google Home Drainage Solutions for pictures of underground drainage for homes.
Water TreatmentPart One on Clean Water (About 2 min.)
Quick video on how water is treated and returned home. (About 3 min.)
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Water CycleTwo songs on the water cycle.
(About 3 min)
(About 3 min)
Magic School Bus (18 min.)
An interactive activity on the water cycle. Good for completing at a station.
Engineering ProjectYou will be creating your own home watershed. After you finish your own watershed, you will be working with others to create a community watershed. Here are some ideas for preventing runoff. You might want to incorporate these in your own design.
How to Build a Rain Barrel PBS Kids (4 min.)
Backyard Farmer and installing a rain garden. (5-6 min.)
How to make a green roof. (9 min).
California Academy of Science Green Roof in San Francisco
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Engineering Design
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Engineering Process 12.1
Crash Course Kids #1 (4:29 min.) What's an Engineer? Rosie Revere Engineer is read a loud (4:56 min)
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Engineering Process 12.2
Crash Course Kids #2 (5:16 min) Reviews the engineering process. Author of Rosie Revere Engineer
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Be sure to check out the Prezi for the results of a Watershed study.
Kaieteur Falls in Guyana
Photo Amy Geibel
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Photo by Courtney Baxter
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