Lesson Plan

Grades 3-5

Water, Water Everywhere (Elem)

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15 minutes (Part 1); 10 minutes (Part 2)

SUBJECTS: Math, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Personal Consumption, Water Use

Resource Overview

Students observe a demonstration of how much water is available on the planet for human consumption.

Students will be able to:
  • Identify the percentage of freshwater on earth that is available for human use.
  • Describe the distribution of different types of water around the world.
  • Explain why it is important to preserve the water we currently have available for human use.
Demonstration of water availability for elementary students shows the amount of surface water vs salt water

Features of This Resource

  • Students create a 1-D visual representation of where Earth’s water is found using adding machine tape and measurement
  • Writing prompts around water conservation

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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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