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WATERQUEST
by
Rose Voce
Introduction | Task | Resources and Process | | Evaluation | Conclusion

Introduction

How many days do you think you can survive without a drink of water? When you finally get that drink, could it be the same water the dinosaurs drank? Does taking a shorter shower really matter? Where does a leaking oil drip from a car or from an oil change end up? How much water does it take to make a burger or a soda?

The quality of your life depends on clean water. The more you understand your relationship to water and the environment, the better prepared you will be to protect your water ecosystems and prevent pollution.

Exploring this site will answer the questions above plus many more.

The Task

In this Web Site You will be responsible for supplying the information listed below.

QUESTIONS:

What is an aquatic eco-system?
What kinds of pollution cause acid rain? Brainstorm ways you can help prevent acid rain.
What is an aquifer? Describe several ways humans pollute our aquifers.
How much of the earth's water is fresh water. Where are the places that you find fresh water?
What is thermal pollution?

Resources and Process

To accomplish this TASK you will follow the steps listed below.

First you'll be assigned to a team of 2 students.
Present the information as a Power Point presentation.

Spoiling Water
Explore Angel's and Ana's site to learn about acid rain, storm drain pollution, and what you can do to help.

Water Trivia
Learn cool and interesting water facts to dazzle your friends and teachers, created by Dominique and Brandon.

A Hotlist on Water
Learn to build an aquifer and learn how our water is treated at a water treatment plant.

Another Hotlist on Water
Find out who we've shared water with and other interesting water facts. Created by Brandon and Dominique.

A Third Hotlist on Water
This was created by Nicole and Cayce and will teach you how to make your own water cycle. Do the word search and word scramble for fun.

Dipping for Water Facts
Learn how water is made safe for drinking, what an aquifer is and what you can do to prevent water pollution.

Evaluation

You and your partner will work together to complete the questions, and make your power point. Add your name to all work you did.

Conclusion

By completing this WebQuest you will be water smart. You will have a better understanding of how to prevent water pollution, how to save water at home and how to educate your family and friends about using water wisely.