Objectives
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Students will understand people and plants need water to survive
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Standards Addressed
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None |
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Page 4 Our World of Water (worksheet), two plants, water, page 70 Project WET
Curriculum and Activity Guide (song)
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Time Requirement
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2 weeks |
Procedure/ Outline
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1. Classroom experiment - creation experiment to prove/disprove water is
essential for life. Using two plants that look similar, the teacher will pour
water into one pot. Each day a student waters this same pot. Daily observation
until one starts to wilt and eventually dies.
2. Group discussion about plants
needing water. Teacher leads discussion to people needing water.
3. Learn song
"We Need Water To Survive"
4. Complete "Why We Need Water" worksheet
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Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions
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None |
Assessment
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Oral observation of plant experiment
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Other Comments
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These activities are designed for lower functioning students |
