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can be downloaded free from the Adobe
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General
Water
Questions and Answers
Lesson
Plans and Activities
Books
- Follow
the Water from Brook to Ocean, by Authur Dorros. Explores
water's journey, how it shapes the earth, and why it is
important to keep it clean. (Grades K-4)
- Ice
Age: Who You Callin' Extinct? by Judy Katschke
- The
Magic School Bus at the Waterworks by Joanna Cole (Scholastic;
1993; $4.99). Hop on the bus to learn how cities and towns
clean their water. (You can also get this book in Spanish.)
(Ages 4-8)
- The
Magic School Bus: Wet All Over, by Joanna Cole. Water
cycle. (Grades K-4)
- The
Water’s Journey, by Eleonore Schmid. Descriptive text/pictures
describe the water cycle in our everyday lives. (Grades
K-3)
- Water,
Water Everywhere, by Mark J. Rauzon & Cynthia Overbeck
Bix. Introduces the forms and properties of water and the
vital role water plays in the life of the planet. (Grades
K-4)
- Water
Squeeze by Mary O'Neil (Troll Associates; 1991; $5.95).
How important is water to our lives? How can we keep it
clean? Here's how. (Ages 9-12)
Stickers,
Trading Cards, Posters & More!
12
Simple Ways to Conserve Water Find out how a tuna can,
food coloring and other common items can help you save water.
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PDF 470KB
Ground
Water Institute for Teachers A unique two-day training
program that the American Ground Water Trust developed in
2000 to help educators increase their understanding of ground
water science and water resource issues.
Mr.
Yuk Stickers - To request a sheet of Mr. Yuk stickers,
send a self-addressed stamped business size envelope and a
$1 donation to: Mr. Yuk, Pittsburgh Poison Center, Children’s
Hospital of Pittsburgh, 3705 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2583.
Safe
Drinking Water Act Poster - Request one for your classroom.
Water
Education Posters - Posters are available in color or
black and white. The reverse sides of the color posters contain
educational activities: one version for children in grades
3-5 and the other with activities for children in grades 6-8.
The black-and-white posters are intended for coloring by children
in grades K-5.
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