Water Conservation Virtual Field Trip

TRAILHEAD

Water is our most precious resource. We use water almost every hour of every day and can't survive without it. On this virtual field trip you will learn about water conservation, why it is important, and how you can practice water conservation in your home every day. It is important for everyone to use only the water they need and not be wasteful and this field trip will give you some ideas about how to do this.

So get ready to have some fun!

This virtual field trip was designed for elementary school aged students but can be easily adapted for students of many ages.

Objectives:

Students will learn about or most precious resource, water.
Students will learn about much water there is and how it is used.
Students will recognize the importance of water conservation and learn simple tips for saving water in their own homes.

Washington State EALRs
available here.

National Standards available here.

Topics Covered:

The water cycle
How much of the Earth’s water is available for human use
The multiple uses of water
Why water conservation is important
Where water is used in a typical home
Tips for saving water
Water wise Gardening

Terms to Learn

Water Conservation
Percentage
Xeriscape
Gallon
Freshwater

This virtual field trip was jointly developed by the Spokane Aquifer Joint Board and Persistent VISION in Spokane, Washington.

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