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Lesson //8//:

Title of lesson: Water Conservation

Description of lesson: To collaborate with Lesson 2, the precipitation experiment, we are going to discuss water conservation. We will discuss how fresh water is a limited resource and the ways in which it is used. Also, I will inform children about what per capita means and discuss conversions into different units. Although this is a science lesson, the assignment will be used to informally assess if the students understand the purpose and application of the charts we have studied. This will also show if they are able to analyze the data within the charts.

Assignment: The assignment for this lesson is to complete the scavenger hunt and answer the questions given. After they have completed the questions, we will regroup as a class and discuss the questions. The homework for this assignment is to create an Animoto video that advocates water conservation. The students should use the information learned in lesson 7 to create a persuasive argument for water conservation.

Resources/materials needed: // Pen and paper for notes, worksheet with questions about water usage, Internet connection, scavenger hunt  //

//the example for their Animoto video://

media type="custom" key="9338536"

Technology reflection: This assignment is enhanced by technology in many ways. First, instead of supplying the students with information, they have to find it for themselves. This makes the assignment more engaging. Plus, they learn that the Internet is a good tool for researching a topic. This assignment shows that statistics are used in many people everyday. It also allows the children to evaluate and analyze information they find on the Internet. Finally, the Animoto homework allows the students to use this information to present an argument creatively.

Evaluation:  I will need to be sure that students have filled in their questionnaire about household water usage. If this is not completed, they will need to work with a partner. I must make sure to explain the term per capita.