Visibly display the location of the water in the world. Using 12 liters of water to represent the total amount of water in the world, the class measures out the water located in different areas, such as the ocean and ice caps. Class members discuss the different ways humans use the amount of water left and how to better conserve it. 

Concepts

drinking water, groundwater, bodies of water, freshwater, saltwater, the water cycle, water, water conservation, water usage

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use containers to graphically represent the location of the water; for example, use a ice trays to place the water that is trapped in ice

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a container that will hold at least 12 liters of water
• Uses measuring cups and spoons

Pros

• Gives suggestions for extending to upper grades
• Provides specific guidance to adapt the activity for specific abilities

Cons

• None