Water forms, water cycle, water protection

Introduction

“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.” — Kahlil Gibran



Sometimes we forget the importance of water. It is essential for living, we can't exist without it. 

This time you're going to read different articles about water forms, water protection. 

The main aim is to broaden you mind and help you to understand the importance of water. 

Have fun. :)

Task

There are four groups. You can see the tasks of the groups here: 



Group 1: Read an article about different types of water bodies. You have to draw those water forms and write down the basic information about them.

Group 2: Read an article about the water cycle. After that, you have to create a poster of it. You have to draw the water cycle and you also need to name the steps. 

Group 3: Read an article about water pollution. How do we pollute water? Create a poster about water pollution. You have to draw and write down the main ideas connected to water pollution. 

Group 4: Read an article about ideas connected to water protection. You can use your own ideas as well. You have to draw a poster about how to save water. This poster have to contain pictures and your ideas about water protection. 



You have 6 minutes to read the article and plan the poster. (You can use the article later, too. Whenever it's necessary.)

 After that, you have 15 minutes to create the poster.

Then, you have 5 minutes to present your poster.

At the end, you have to fill the last questionnaire. 

Process

Roles of the members: 

Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4
Leader Presenter Notetaker Time keeper

 

Group 1: Read this article, then create the poster: https://sciencing.com/different-types-water-bodies-6525786.html 

Group 2: Read this article, then create the poster: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/science/nature/water-cycle/ 

Group 3: Read this article, then create the poster: https://www.ducksters.com/science/environment/water_pollution.php 

Group 4: Read this article, then create the poster: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watersense-kids 



You have 6 minutes to read the article and plan the poster. (You can use the article later, too. Whenever it's necessary.)

 After that, you have 15 minutes to create the poster.

Then, you have 5 minutes to present your poster.

At the end, you have to fill the last questionnaire. 

Evaluation

  1 - Beginner 2- Developing 3- Good 4 - Excellent Score
Information There are misunderstandings, it contains a lot incorrect information. It contains a few incorrect information, the note-taking is acceptable. It contains everything that's necessary. It contains everything that's necessary, it contains plus information as well.  
Group work A member/some of the members are disrespectful, can't work as a team.  The group work is almost good, but 1 or 2 students do everything.  The members work quiet well in a team. They share information with each other, almost everyone takes his/her part.  The members of the team work perfectly together. Everyone takes his/her role, the members can communicate effectively.   
Presentation - science  There are serious mistakes in the presentation, the member of the group use the scientific terms in a wrong way.  There are smaller mistakes in the presentation in case of scientific concepts.  The most concepts are correct, there are approximately 2 minor mistakes in terms of scientific knowledge.  The whole presentation is scientifically correct, the students use the terms in the correct way.   
Presentation - creativity  The presentation is not creative, we can't find any drawings.  The presentation is somewhat creative, there are simple drawings, notes.  The presentation is creative, the notetaking is acceptable. The presentation is creative, the notetaking is perfect, it contains only the necessary information.   

 

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this task and you learned more about water, water pollution and water protection. 

Now I would like you to fill the printed questionnaire connected to this lesson.

And remember: “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” — Loren Eiseley 

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