Science
SCI.V.2.3
Strand:
Using Scientific Knowledge in Earth Science
- Hydrosphere
Standard:
Grade: 1
All students will analyze the interaction of human activities with the
hydrosphere
Benchmark:
Identify sources of water and its uses.
Constructing & Reflecting:
SCI.I.1.2 - Develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigation.
SCI.I.1.5 - Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.
SCI.II.1.1 - Develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically.
Vocabulary / Key Concept
Context
•
Water sources:
¾ lakes
¾ rivers
¾ rain
•
Examples of local sources of drinking water:
¾ wells
¾ rivers
¾ lakes
•
Household uses:
¾ drinking
¾ cleaning
¾ cooking
•
Examples of local water usage:
¾ car wash
¾ swimming
¾ fire hydrants
¾ drinking
¾ food preparation
¾ cleaning
¾ watering lawn
¾ bathing
¾ fishing
¾ boating
¾ shipping on Great Lakes
Knowledge and Skills
Benchmark Clarification:
Water comes from different places such as
wells, springs, the Great Lakes, and rivers.
Water has many uses such as:
•
household uses (e.g., drinking, cleaning,
food preparation)
•
public uses (e.g., to generate electricity or
for recreation, irrigation, transportation,
industry, farming)
Students will:
•
Identify various sources of water
•
Identify uses of water
Resources
Coloma Resources:
Newbridge Early Science Program “big books”
and teaching guides:
Amazing Water
Kids for the Earth
Other Resources:
• Webliography.
http://mtn.merit.edu/mcf/SCI.V.2.E.3.html
• Water Use Poster.
http://water.usgs.gov/outreach/poster1/images/
OutReach1.jpg
• Water Poster Explanation for Elementary
Schools.
http://water.usgs.gov/outreach/poster1/grade_s
chool/Page1.html
• How we use Water — Water Poster.
http://water.usgs.gov/outreach/poster3/images/
OutReach3.jpg
• Wastewater use Explanation for Elementary
Schools.
http://water.usgs.gov/outreach/poster3/grade_s
chool/Page1.html
• Water use in the United States.
http://www.epa.gov/students/clean_water_basic
s.htm
• Cole, Joanna. Magic School Bus- At The
Waterworks. Scholastic, 1998.
Instruction
Benchmark Question: How do human
activities interact with the hydrosphere?
Assessment
No assessment
Focus Question: How is water used in your
community?
Students will brainstorm where water is found
and the uses of water in their community.
Teacher will make a class chart.
Teacher notes:
Analyze the interaction of human activities with the hydrosphere.
Young students are most familiar with water they use in their daily lives for drinking, cleaning, or recreation
and often assume water to be plentiful everywhere and easily replaced. All students need to be aware of the
impact humans have on the hydrosphere. They need to understand how subtle and wholesale changes in the
hydrosphere, such as the construction of a golf course or a parking lot can have effects on a community.
They should see water as a renewable resource that if managed properly will continue to be able to sustain
life on earth.