Water Warriors: Save Every Drop!

All grades Project 4 weeks

Water Warriors: Save Every Drop!

FLORA R

MA:Re8.1.i

CCSS.Math.Content.4.G.A.2

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.6

DA:Cr1.1.8.b

VA:Re7.2.2a

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Purpose

Students will engage in a multifaceted exploration of water conservation, leveraging community connections and hands-on activities to develop meaningful insights into the importance of preserving natural resources. Through practical, community-focused projects, students will explore innovative solutions, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering a deep understanding of sustainable practices. This experience will empower students to take active roles in environmental stewardship within their local contexts.

Learning goals

Students will develop skills in scientific inquiry by designing and conducting water conservation experiments, analyzing data, and presenting findings through creative visual representations. They will gain a deeper understanding of geometry by applying it to real-world scenarios like measuring and calculating daily water usage. Critical thinking will be embarked upon through exploring innovative conservation methods and engaging with community partners to bolster their problem-solving capabilities. Utilizing various media arts, students will articulate the importance of water conservation from personal and cultural perspectives. Communication skills will be refined as students engage in exhibitions, poster sessions, and reflective journals that promote meaningful dialogue and sustainable actions within their communities.

Standards

[National Core Arts Standards] MA:Re8.1.i - HS Proficient: Analyze the intent, meanings, and reception of a variety of media artworks, focusing on personal and cultural contexts.
[Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.4.G.A.2 - Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.6 - Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
[National Core Arts Standards] DA:Cr1.1.8.b - Identify and select personal preferences to create an original dance study or dance. Use genrespecific dance terminology to articulate and justify choices made in movement development to communicate intent.
[National Core Arts Standards] VA:Re7.2.2a - Categorize images based on expressive properties.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.

Products

Students will initiate a neighborhood water conservation challenge, preparing activity kits with pledges and resources for families. They will develop water-saving gadgets or strategies and create prototypes that can be shared during community presentations. Individually, students will perform water conservation experiments at home, recording their findings to present at a class science fair using visual data and storytelling.

Launch

Organize the 'Eco-Water Adventure' scavenger hunt in a school setting or nearby park to kick off the project. Students will follow clues and perform engaging challenges related to water conservation practices, prompting them to think about their role in preserving water in their communities. This hands-on experience encourages collaboration and curiosity, setting an inspiring tone for the project and urging students to reflect on community conservation efforts.

Exhibition

The 'Freshwater Festival' will invite the community to participate in hands-on water conservation workshops, where students lead practical demonstrations of techniques and showcase innovative gadgets designed to enhance water-saving efforts. During the 'Splash of Wisdom' interactive poster session, students will present creative infographics and artworks highlighting their experiments and findings, illustrating their significance within the community. This festival will be a celebration of student-led initiatives, fostering community engagement and promoting ongoing environmental stewardship.

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