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Students will be able to make connections to their lives with common experiences, such as watching the rain and splashing in puddles.
The video covers pollution in a way that leaves young people feeling empowered.
Prerequisites
Students should understand that animals live in and drink from waterways and that many people around the world also use streams and rivers for drinking, bathing, fishing, and washing.
Differentiation & Implementation
Teachers can connect this concept to climate change by explaining that heavier rains and storms may occur as a result of climate change, which can increase the chances of water becoming polluted.
If conditions permit, teachers can take students on a brief walk to locate and investigate storm drains. Students can make geography connections by drawing maps to highlight the storm drains near the school.
Students can create public service announcements to tell others about the need to keep the storm drains free from trash and debris.
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