Grade 4 Resources

LESSON 1: Settlement & Water 

“Why do you think all early civilizations started near water?” 

LESSON 2: Using Water (Early Engineering) 

“How is a qanat similar to modern pipes?” 

LESSON 3: Water Challenges 

“What happens when people don’t have equal access to water?” 

LESSON 4: Innovation & Invention 

“How do inventions help solve big problems?” 

LESSON 5: Simple Machines & Water 

“How do machines make moving water easier?” 

LESSON 6: Designing Water Solutions 

“What problem are YOU solving in your city?” 

LESSON 7: Past, Present & Future 

“How can we improve water systems in the future?” 

LESSON 8: Build, Test & Improve 

“What worked? What needs improvement?” 

LESSON 9: Present & Reflect 

“How does your design help people?”