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"Tri-County" Project--Well in a Cup
Students construct a model of a well to identify how water is brought to the surface. Signs of pollution are investigated.
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It's So Sticky Outside That...
Middle schoolers examine the phases of the water cycle and water's different forms it can have. They work in groups to create pantomimes to illustrate the water cycle to their classmates.
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A Town in Trouble
Students identify and describe the parameters and analytical techniques used to characterize water contamination in a class presentation. They identify the consequences of high contamination levels in the water supply during a class...
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Sunken Millions: 3rd Grade
In this PowerPoint, students participate in a game with a quiz show format in which they answer questions about water. Topics include the water cycle, bodies of water, characteristics of water, and how water relates to weather...
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All Messed Up
Students begin the experiment by mapping and calculating their school parking lot. They calculate the volume of water falling on the lot and map the route the water runoff takes. They discuss the roles that humans play in affecting water...
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Size It Up
Students practice their math skills in determining the water/land proportions of the Earth. Using globes, they locate the seven continents and oceans and determine which covers more space. They use this information to participate in...
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Would You Drink This?
Pupils examine how they affect water quality of those who live downstream after identifying rivers and river basins in Kansas.
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Aquifers
Students participate in an experiment about aquifers. They answer questons and make observations about the experiment. They discuss how they can make a difference in the way water is used.
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Weather Whys- Cloud Watching Journal
Students examine how natural processes change the earth by identifying their local water cycle. Individual students complete a cloud journal over a specific period of time. They observe clouds daily and take photographs of the clouds...
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Landfill Leachate
Students become aware that everything we do on and to the surface of the earth affects our water.
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Kansas River: Where Do They Come From? Where Do They Flow? Which Ones Make the Kansas River Grow?
Pupils identify major rivers in Kansas, identify the direction which they flow and identify tributaries of the Kansas River. Students examine what occurrences upstream influence water quality downstream.
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Let It Rain
Students study the effects of water erosion on soil by gathering and analyzing data during an experiment. They decide on appropriate units of measurement to apply in problem solving.
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Putting the Pieces Together
Students, in groups, explore ecosystems, water cycle, rock cycle, and food web. They create a puzzle piece on white butcher paper based on their information.
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The Sun's habitable Zone
Students explore the average surface temperature of planets. They use the Planet Temperature Calculator to find the average temperature. Students explore how the distance from the sun affects the Earth's average surface temperature. They...
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The Urban Heat Island Effect - Lesson 2 (Grades 8-9)
Young scholars use the scientific process to show that when various surfaces are exposed to similar environmental conditions, surface temperatures may vary. They examine the "urban heat island" phenomenon and analyze why it increases...
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WaterWeb 2
In this water learning exercise, students answer 10 questions about Florida's water. Students also describe the role of ground water and sinkholes.
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Big Clown Face
Students use complementary media to fill up the art space with repeated shapes. They use a water and wax technique to manipulate the surface of the artwork.
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Rain Garden
Students build rain gardens. For this community service lesson, students study the effectiveness of rain gardens in allowing water to run off. Students build a community rain garden at their school.
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A Watched Pot Never Boils
Students determine how long it takes to bring a specific amount of water to a rolling boil. Students conduct this experiment at home with their parent or guardian. Students write down observations as the water begins to boil. Students...
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Curious? Is Mars All Wet?
In this "Curious? Is Mars all Wet?" worksheet, students answer 5 questions interactively about the presence of water and life on Mars, then check their answers online.
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Ecosystems Beneath the Surface
Sixth graders create a KWL chart about microorganisms. In this biology lesson, 6th graders create and label a diagram on a microbial mat. They investigate the processes involved in the carbon, oxygen and sulfur cycles.
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Bermuda: Search for Deep Water Caves: Living Fossils
Students explore relict species. In this anchialine cave lesson, students identify relict species associated with anchialine caves, and explain the importance of preserving anchialine caves and species.
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Making Sense Of A Round World On A Flat Surface
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the development of geography skills. They take part in a number of activities that center around finding and traveling to different locations. The lesson has resource links that can be...
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Stella the Swan
Learners study the similarities and differences between ducks, geese, and swans. They tell the story about how water fowl adapt to life in water using props.
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