Description:
This activity will give students a visual indication of the percentage of Earth's water that is needed for survival by humans and other animals, as well as by plants. Students will learn the importance of conserving fresh water as well as keeping it clean. It is relevant to the following US National Geography Standards:

The World in Spatial Terms
How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth¹s surface

Physical Systems
The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth¹s surface
The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth¹s surface

Environment and Society
How human actions modify the physical environment

The Uses of Geography
How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future

Organization:
National Geographic Society

URL:
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/education/gaw/frwater/frwater_k4_teacher.html

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4

Subject:
Geography
Water Use

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Date Added to teachearth.com:
10/16/00 3:45:38 PM