The goal of this collection of lessons is to make middle schoolers more aware of the ways in which they are dependent upon water to maintain their standard of living. Learners compare water use in Lesotho to water use in the United...

Students calculate their family's water consumption. In this water usage instructional activity, students discuss the water they use in their homes. Students complete the 'water wise' worksheets to tally their family's use of water....

Students use the "No Impact Project" to analyze the consumption of water. In this water consumption lesson plan, students discuss the pros and cons of tap water or bottled water. Students read about chemicals in water and watch a video...

Students identify the different stages in the water cycle. For this environmental science lesson, students research about different water pollutants in watershed. They describe ways to purify water.

Students explain the important role of water in the body. For this adult health lesson, students examine foods with high water content. They share ways to get the recommended amount of water per day.

Students review what they know about non-renewable energy, compare and contrast advantages and drawbacks of each type, such as cost of energy sources, feasibility, air pollution, water pollution, and other risks, and create table listing...