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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Human Impact on Water Quality

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students explore human impact on water resources, investigate the quality of their community's water supply, and consider ways to clean up and avoid further pollution. (Note: Some of the links may no longer work and...
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Lesson Plan
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Filter It Down [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will investigate how different materials filter water and learn about water treatment.
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of Desalination and Water Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site describes the process of water desalination and distillation. Also provides a list of free articles to peruse for further study.
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Handout
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: How Is Drinking Water Cleaned?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Get an overview of how water is treated in order to be safe to use and drink.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Safety of Water Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about water quality. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.