Save a Drop For Me
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
Subjects:
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Science
Social Studies
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Environment
Focus Question
What can we do to promote responsible use of water resources?
Photo Credit: Waterdrop by Lassi Välimaa is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Unit Overview
Learners identify business, governmental, nonprofit and/or individual efforts to keep our water supply clean and promote the common good. Learners will describe water as a scarce natural resource and share techniques for water conservation that everyone can use.
Service Experience
Young people may create a poster for Clean Water Safety to advocate for the issue and raise awareness of water issues and what individuals can do to help the cause.
Depending on the type of local project available, learners may participate in a clean water restoration project or water testing.
Lessons in This Unit
Clean water is a scarce natural resource because pollution and careless action can make it unusable for consumers. Learners research reliable facts about their local water and propose philanthropic acts to contribute to the common good.