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Making a Difference Lesson PlanMaking a Difference Lesson Plan
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
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5th - 12th
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Making a Difference

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After learning about the effects of water pollution, your class will discuss ways to make people in their community aware of the importance of water conservation. Then, your young environmentalists will write a letter to the local newspaper editor explaining why they believe this is an important issue.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

water conservation, water, water quality, pollution, water pollution, pollutants, persuasive letters

Additional Tags

science

Classroom Considerations

  • Water treatment concepts are specific to Canada, but can be modified or used elsewhere

Pros

  • Invites students to become active members of water conservation in their community
  • Clearly outlined procedures

Cons

  • Video link does not work

Common Core

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