Resource Overview
Through an interactive story, K-2 students experience the pollution of a river over time and propose methods to protect the river from current and future pollution.
Students will be able to:
- Name two pollutants that can harm the health of a river.
- Identify how the health and use of rivers has changed over time.
- Propose methods for preventing and cleaning up water pollution.
Features of This Resource
- Students add “pollutants” to a bowl of water that represents a river
- A favorite lesson plan for Earth Day
- Students practice chronological thinking
- Teacher can pre-record story and provide video for distance learning
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