Students identify the watershed in which their school is located. They use maps to locate their homes and school. They define and use the correct vocabulary.

Students recognize that all of the water on earth cannot be used for drinking and that the percentage of ground and surface water is a small percentage.  For this water lesson students identify ways to conserve water. 

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

The water cycle is one of earth's most easily observable processes, but demonstrating each step within classroom walls can be a challenge. Through a series of videos and quick demonstrations, cover each aspect of the hydrologic cycle in...

Young scholars participate in a virtual field trip to Lake Superior. In groups, they perform experiments in which test the level of toxins and bacteria in the water. They also watch video segments life in the lake and discuss their...

Students investigate U.S. geography by exploring it's bodies of water. In this river formation lesson, students identify the reasons rivers are needed in our country by reading assigned text. Students examine a diagram which explains how...

By studying nature's filters, students learn about the importance of water quality for human health and agriculture.[4 min, 6 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.