Sustainability Education Handbook Sample Activities

Water:

Theme: (K-12)Find a natural, local water source in the community.

Goal: If possible, visit the local waste water treatment plant for the local drinking water. In small working groups, have students create a map of the life cycle of the local water. Begin the map at the water’s origination site, follow the transportation path to the treatment site, follow the community plumbing system, then follow the water cycle from their home drains to the treatment center and beyond. Have groups follow different drinking water paths: home use, public use, school, etc.

Standards / MEAP:

» English Language Arts: IX.11.1 (Inquiry & Research)

» Social Studies: II.2.1 II.4.2, II.4.3 (Geographic Perspective), VII.1.2 (Citizen Involvement)

» Mathematics: III.1.1, III.1.2, III.1.3 (Data Analysis & Statistics)

» Science: V.1.1, V,2,1, V.1.2, V.1.3 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Physical Sciences in Real World Contexts)

Curriculum:

» Michigan WISE: Waste Information Series for Education (K-6)

Contact:  Michigan Department of Natural Resources

» National Geographic Society

Contact: www.nationalgeographic.com

» Ocean Arks International: Building an Educational Living Machine™ (K-12)

Contact:   Marc Companion at www.oceanarks.org or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cost: $25 for manual

Websites:

» Global Response

» The National Hydropower Association

» The Foundation for Water and Energy Education