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Lesson 1 - introduction to water in the world
Lesson 1 - introduction to water in the world
kahoot - what do you already know about the content in this unit?
kahoot - what do you already know about the content in this unit?
This kahoot will cover the content you will be learning about in this unit.
This kahoot will cover the content you will be learning about in this unit.
Unit description
Unit description
Water in the world’ focuses on water as an example of a renewable environmental resource. This unit examines the many uses of water, the ways it is perceived and valued, its different forms as a resource, the ways it connects places as it moves through the environment, its varying availability in time and across space, and its scarcity. ‘Water in the world’ develops students’ understanding of the concept of environment, including the ideas that the environment is the product of a variety of processes, that it supports and enriches human and other life, that people value the environment in different ways and that the environment has its specific hazards.
Water in the world’ focuses on water as an example of a renewable environmental resource. This unit examines the many uses of water, the ways it is perceived and valued, its different forms as a resource, the ways it connects places as it moves through the environment, its varying availability in time and across space, and its scarcity. ‘Water in the world’ develops students’ understanding of the concept of environment, including the ideas that the environment is the product of a variety of processes, that it supports and enriches human and other life, that people value the environment in different ways and that the environment has its specific hazards.
Task 1 - Mind Map
Task 1 - Mind Map
Why is Water Important?
Why is Water Important?
let's Compare our mind map to this video
let's Compare our mind map to this video
Task 2 - Collecting Facts on Water
Task 2 - Collecting Facts on Water
Watch the two videos below.
Watch the two videos below.
While you are watching, write down the facts you hear and see on the worksheet provided.
While you are watching, write down the facts you hear and see on the worksheet provided.
Water Facts Video 1
Water Facts Video 1
Water Facts Video 2
Water Facts Video 2
Facts on Water Worksheet
Facts on Water Worksheet
Facts on Water Worksheet.docxLesson 2 - the world's oceans and the seas
Lesson 2 - the world's oceans and the seas
to know - the names and locations of the world's oceans and seas
to know - the names and locations of the world's oceans and seas
to be able to - locate the world's oceans and seas on a world map
to be able to - locate the world's oceans and seas on a world map
video - how big is the ocean?
video - how big is the ocean?
Let's get an understanding of what we are going to be learning about this lesson.
Let's get an understanding of what we are going to be learning about this lesson.
Write down three facts from this video under a title called "How Big is the Ocean?"
Write down three facts from this video under a title called "How Big is the Ocean?"
We are going to share our facts as a class afterwards.
We are going to share our facts as a class afterwards.
Label Oceans and Seas Worksheet.pdfyour task - plot the world's oceans and the seas on the world map
your task - plot the world's oceans and the seas on the world map
Fun Fact!
Fun Fact!
The world has five main oceans and seven main seas.
The world has five main oceans and seven main seas.
Use internet research, Google Maps or Google Earth to label the oceans and seas on the worksheet provided. The world map is on the back page.
Use internet research, Google Maps or Google Earth to label the oceans and seas on the worksheet provided. The world map is on the back page.
If you are struggling, you can use the links below.
If you are struggling, you can use the links below.
kahoot on the world's oceans and seas
kahoot on the world's oceans and seas
Don't use your worksheets.
Lesson 3 - the importance of water and conflict over water
Lesson 3 - the importance of water and conflict over water
To know - water as a resource
To know - water as a resource
To be able to - explain water's importance and how it can cause conflict
To be able to - explain water's importance and how it can cause conflict
Task 1 - WRITE DOWN 5 FACTS FROM each of the videos below.
Task 1 - WRITE DOWN 5 FACTS FROM each of the videos below.
These are really good to go back to when you have to study or when you need to write a PEEL paragraph.
These are really good to go back to when you have to study or when you need to write a PEEL paragraph.
water resources
water resources
water's promise
water's promise
Columbia Water Centre
Columbia Water Centre
photo_activity (2).docxtask 2 - photo analysis and glossary for the unit
task 2 - photo analysis and glossary for the unit
Use the information from the videos we watched above to complete this worksheet. Glue into your books when you are finished.
Use the information from the videos we watched above to complete this worksheet. Glue into your books when you are finished.
Task 3 - PEEL Paragraph
Task 3 - PEEL Paragraph
Answer the following question as a PEEL paragraph. Pretend it is worth four marks on a test.
Answer the following question as a PEEL paragraph. Pretend it is worth four marks on a test.
Why is Water important and how can it lead to conflict between people? You must use relevant facts, statistics and data to support your answer.
Why is Water important and how can it lead to conflict between people? You must use relevant facts, statistics and data to support your answer.
(Use the facts you have collected this lesson)
(Use the facts you have collected this lesson)
Lesson 4 - how we use water
Lesson 4 - how we use water
to know - the ways people use water
to know - the ways people use water
to be able to - identify how people use water and how this leads to water conservation
to be able to - identify how people use water and how this leads to water conservation
why are we learning about water and how it is used?
why are we learning about water and how it is used?
water calculator activity
water calculator activity
Complete the water calculator activity for you and your household. Click the picture to access the water calculator. Answer the questions below in your book once you have finished using the calculator. Use the gallons to litres converter link below to help you as well.
Complete the water calculator activity for you and your household. Click the picture to access the water calculator. Answer the questions below in your book once you have finished using the calculator. Use the gallons to litres converter link below to help you as well.
This is a US calculator, I chose to use it because it was too good not to use, which means we need to convert gallons to litres.
This is a US calculator, I chose to use it because it was too good not to use, which means we need to convert gallons to litres.
When it comes to the part where you need to pick a US state, choose California. California has a limit on how much water people can use per day (55 gallons). This is the same amount of water people in Australia use per day as well. We are also a desert like California.
When it comes to the part where you need to pick a US state, choose California. California has a limit on how much water people can use per day (55 gallons). This is the same amount of water people in Australia use per day as well. We are also a desert like California.
Answer these questions after you have finished the calculator
Answer these questions after you have finished the calculator
1 - How many litres of water do you use a day?
1 - How many litres of water do you use a day?
2 - How many litres of water does your household use a day?
2 - How many litres of water does your household use a day?
3 - How many litres of water does the average person in the US use per day?
3 - How many litres of water does the average person in the US use per day?
4 - How many litres of water does the average person in Australia use per day? You will have to look this question up?
4 - How many litres of water does the average person in Australia use per day? You will have to look this question up?
5 - What is virtual water?
5 - What is virtual water?
Graph Questions - Look at your results graph to answer questions 6-11.
Graph Questions - Look at your results graph to answer questions 6-11.
6 - What is your biggest use of indoor water?
6 - What is your biggest use of indoor water?
7 - What is your biggest use of outdoor water?
7 - What is your biggest use of outdoor water?
8 - What is your biggest use of virtual water?
8 - What is your biggest use of virtual water?
9 - For indoor water, what do you use the least amount of water on?
9 - For indoor water, what do you use the least amount of water on?
10 - For outdoor water, what do you use the least amount of water on?
10 - For outdoor water, what do you use the least amount of water on?
11 - For virtual water, what do you use the least amount of water on?
11 - For virtual water, what do you use the least amount of water on?
Above and below US average questions. Scroll down under the graph and use the table of data to answer questions 12-17.
Above and below US average questions. Scroll down under the graph and use the table of data to answer questions 12-17.
12 - Name one area of indoor water you are above average in.
12 - Name one area of indoor water you are above average in.
13 - Name one area of outdoor water you are above average in.
13 - Name one area of outdoor water you are above average in.
14 - Name one area of virtual water you are above average in.
14 - Name one area of virtual water you are above average in.
15 - Name one area of indoor water you are below average in.
15 - Name one area of indoor water you are below average in.
16 - Name one area of outdoor water you are below average in.
16 - Name one area of outdoor water you are below average in.
17 - Name one area of virtual water you are below average in.
17 - Name one area of virtual water you are below average in.
kahoot on water uses
kahoot on water uses
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