On completion of this project, students will be able to:

• Explain why water is important and the causes and effects of water scarcity. Find a solution to water scarcity in their school by using 21st century skills. (Science)

• Calculate their personal water footprints in daily activities with a water footprint calculator. Create a budget to install water saving devices in their school. Calculate the total cost needed for water saving devices installation. (Math)

• Use an excel spreadsheet to create a water use data collection sheet. Research different water saving devices by using school computers. (Technology)

• Conduct a school water audit and create fundraising events to raise money to install water saving devices in their school. (Engineer)

• Create a brochure or infographic to raise awareness on water scarcity. (Art)

• Creativity: Students will use their creativity to raise awareness on water scarcity and organize fundraising events so school can have money to purchase water saving devices.

• Information, media, and technology skills: Students will research information about the causes and effects of water scarcity and find a solution to water scarcity. Also, students will use different technology platforms to create awareness about water scarcity and calculate their personal water footprints in daily activities.

• Critical thinking and problem solving: Through critical thinking and problem solving, students will find a solution to solve the water scarcity problem.

• Collaboration and communication: Students will work with each other and communicate effectively to raise awareness about water scarcity and organize fundraising events.

• Interdisciplinary themes: With the teacher guidance, students will work together to help their school find a solution to water scarcity.

Unit 1-5 Essential Questions:

*Why is water important? What are the causes and effects of water scarcity?

*How does the amount of available water impact our environments?

* Why is conserving water important? In what ways does saving water benefit the environment? What are some ways we saw people conserving water?

*How much water am I actually using? How much is wasted and what can I change? What can I do to teach others about conserving water?

At the end of unit 5, students will complete a STEAM project in groups. Class will be divided into three groups. These three groups will do the same exact things:

*Each student will calculate their personal water footprints in daily activities with a water footprint calculator. Then, student will use an excel spreadsheet to keep track of their personal water footprints by creating a water use data collection sheet. Lastly, each student will share their findings with their group.

*As a group, they will create questions to ask to the principal, school engineer, or their local water utility when conducting a school water audit to find out how much water the school is using. They will record their responses in google docs.

*As a group, they will research different water saving devices by using school computers. Next, they will create a budget to install water saving devices in their school and local communities. Lastly, they will also calculate the total cost needed for water saving devices installation.

*As a group, they will brainstorm ways to raise money to install water saving devices in their school. They will also raise awareness on water scarcity by creating an infographic, brochure, or poster.

*As a group, create a powerpoint presentation and present their findings to the class.

*As a class, spread the word about water conservation awareness to the whole school and create fundraising events to raise money to install water saving devices in school.

Modifications for students:

• Provide iPads, chromebooks, or any other device to use google translate app for translation

• Allow students to use text to speech or speech to text software to help them when writing letters

• Provide visual cues and guides (visual and kinesthetic learner)

• Explain directions and give concrete examples

• Assign groups based on students' interests or academic levels

• Provide motivation and verbal rewards on a daily basis

Individual Teammate Evaluation Rubric: Every student will rate each team member's participation within the project using an evaluation sheet.

Weekly Participation using 21st Century Skills: Teacher will give weekly participation points to each student for using 21st Century Skills throughout the completion of the project.

Group Presentation Rubric: Teacher will evaluate each group's presentation by using a rubric.

Peer Reviews: Teacher will give groups the opportunity to review and provide feedback to one another about their final project before presenting.

Here is the link to the rubrics.

This project's learning objectives, project work description, and evaluation criteria align to the group project.