Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Water Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module looks at economic issues related to our water resources. Looks at how water is used by industry, the distribution and availability of water, water use footprint, domestic use of water, water shortages, and water...
Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Nutrients and Pesticides

For Students 9th - 10th
The first two sections provide a general overview of findings on nutrients and pesticides and their implications for water-resource management and protection. More detailed technical discussions of the sources, distributions, and...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: An Exploration in Land Use and Water Resource Management

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an in-class activity where students learn about the interconnectedness of land use, water quality, and water resource management. Students are assigned a river front parcel of land to develop, unaware that each parcel is...