Testing the waters

 

The student will measure the water of a local water way.  They will compare these findings against the water qulaity data from a local creek.
The student will test the runoff for a turbidity measurement and compare it against the standard for heatlhy water.
The student will test the runoff for a turbidity measurement and compare it against the standard for heatlhy water.
 
The student will recommend at least one action to improve water quality.
 
They student will assume the role of the land owner or animal and present a persuasive paragraph detailing why the action cannot/should be performed.

 
Objectives
The student will recommend at least one action to improve water quality.
 
They student will assume the role of the land owner or animal and present a persuasive paragraph detailing why the action cannot/should be performed.
 
Materials
Turbidity data conversion chart http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/documents/DYW-A2Sup-T urbidity.pdf
Positive Actions Graphic Organizer for reading - Student Generated - Use day one's organizer as a template!
 
 
 
 
 
Procedure
**Keep a water sample in a small clear jar for comparison in the "80% is and A" activity
 
The student will have completed a graphic organizer from a reading the night before. 
 
(obtain turbidity tubes and pull up water quality data from www.calvertnet.k12.md.us  CHESPAX-SAV-Water Quality---Link above)  Have link on smartboard for students to use as they fisnih their testingt
Show the class the location of where the water was collected (Hunting Creek nearest major stream near middle school) using www.googleearth.com
Hunting Creek Google Earth Shot
 
The student will test the turbidity of the water of a local waterway and compare this data against a healthy water measurement. Use Data Sheet from above, includes instructions
This teast and data sheet will take the better part of one full class.  Be sure to leave time to discuss results 
Teacher will need to assign or allow student to choose role and an activity/action that is prposed around stream.
 
The student will assume the role of the home owner or animal and present a persuasive paragraph detailing why the action cannot/should be performed.
Teacher will need to assign or allow student to choose role and an activity/action that is prposed around stream.
 
The student will assume the role of the home owner or animal and present a persuasive paragraph detailing why the action cannot/should be performed.
The student will recommend at least one action to improve water quality.
 
 
 
 
References
www.googleearth.com for mapping location of water collection site.
State Standards
6.2.2- The student will explain why interrelationships & interdependencies of organisms contribute to the dynamics of ecosystems. At least — Interspecific and intraspecific competition Niche Cycling of materials among organisms Equilibrium/cyclic fluctuations Dynamics of disturbance and recovery Succession: aquatic and terrestrial
6.3.2- The student will evaluate the interrelationship between humans and water quality and quantity. At least — fresh water supply point source/nonpoint source pollution waste water treatment thermal pollution Chesapeake Bay and its watershed eutrophication human health
6.4.1- Identify an environmental issue and formulate related research questions. Methods of gathering information may include writing letters performing a literature search using the internet interviewing experts
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