Understanding Your Water

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Subject:

Science and Technology, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

NewsHour

Collection:

PBS

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

Over two class periods, you will be guiding your students through the basics of water treatment -- both tap water treatment and sewage (or wastewater) treatment. To prepare for the lessons on the treatment process, the students will be researching where their drinking water comes from and where their wastewater goes once it goes down the drain for homework. After learning about their local water treatment and traditional tap water and sewage treatment processes, students will watch the NewsHour segment on water reuse in California. This will be a great opportunity for your students to make informed opinions about the subject. Encourage lively discussion about the topic. What is their reaction to it? What do they think about the water crisis in this country? Once they have learned about water treatment, there are many opportunities for extension, from legislation and public health to science labs and bottle vs. tap debates.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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