9.8+Water

9.8 D24 Water & Pollutants


 * EVENT - THIRST!**

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 * 9__.8 EBS Unit-Thrist__ **
 * __ Hook- __**
 * Show youtube video- __Flow official Theatrical Trailer__ **
 * __ Discussion Questions __**
 * 1. **** Why are we concerned about fresh water on Earth? **
 * 2. **** What are some of the things polluting our fresh water? **
 * 3. **** How is this pollution affecting wildlife? **
 * __ Story __**
 * Your town is concerned about the quality of the water supply in your area. There is a concern that the farm up river from the town, Farmer Joe’s, may be responsible for contaminating the water. The town council has hired an environmental consulting company to do testing in your area and report back. **


 * __ Task __**
 * Your group is an environmental testing company that has been testing the town’s water. You must use the information you have gathered to prepare a public health message. **
 * __Roles__ **
 * a. ****__ Hydrologists- __**** Research the cause of the contaminates including information on phosphates, nitrates and mercury(how they get there and what they do) **
 * b. ****__ Wildlife biologists- __**** Research how these contaminates effect the organisms **
 * c. ****__ Environmental advocate- __**** Research alternatives to use of fertilizers. Explain to public how they can help. **
 * d. ****__ Cartographer- __**** prepare a map for the public message that identifies and explains 3 possible sites of the contamination **