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Grade and Topic: 6-8, Water Conservation Length of Lesson: Two 60 minute class periods
Mentor Teacher: Amy Adcock
We have previously learned about the water cycle and the purposes for which humans use water, so this will build
on those lessons.
This lesson will be called upon in further lesson on water. TSW will determine if the use of water in various
situations is practical, or if it needs to be conserved.
TTW tell the students to log on to their computers and go to the website
http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/
o 15-20 minutes
TSW will explore this website for numerous ways to conserve water.
o 20-30 minutes
TSW will use the remaining class period to create a Powerpoint Presentation on 5 different
water conservation techniques to present next class period
o 30-60 minutes
Closure:
To close the lesson, the students will present their Prezis over the span of one
class period.
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
TSW will be assessed on their completion of the handout and their PowerPoint presentation.
TSW will also be assessed on their ability to list the benefits of different way to conserve water and how
it is helpful in their presentation.
MODIFICATIONS:
List specific modifications for students who did not master the objectives.
Those who did not master the objectives will be given separate handouts after the lesson to
complete
List specific modifications for students who are ready for enrichment activities.
- Those who excel will be asked to make more complicated and detailed Prezis.
Activity
(List the activity that uses water)
Using water for cooking
Drinking a glass of water
Taking a shower
Taking a bath
Flushing the toilet
Using the washing machine
Using the dishwasher