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What Do You Know About Virtual Water? InteractiveWhat Do You Know About Virtual Water? Interactive
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
15 mins
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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What Do You Know About Virtual Water?

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Did you know you can conserve water by drinking tea instead of coffee? Learn about other products that use larger amounts of virtual water in an online lesson. Pupils complete a series of questions to test their understanding of the water requirements for the growth and production of common goods. Each question provides specific information about virtual water requirements.

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Concepts

water, water conservation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals bring in a manufactured product and trace the use of virtual water in its production
  • After completing the lesson, have learners sort a series of fruits and vegetables by lowest to highest virtual water needs

Classroom Considerations

  • An understanding of productions and plant growth is helpful

Pros

  • Provides immediate feedback with explanation
  • Appropriate for both in-class and remote learning

Cons

  • None

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