Extension Activities
There are many opportunities to extend and expand the activities listed in this module. Several examples are listed below.
Extension 1
Drop in the Bucket Activity: From Project WET, this straightforward activity is a fun and easy way to illustrate the relative scarcity of freshwater on Earth, and the importance of protecting our water resources.
Extension 2
Water Quality and Dissolved Oxygen: From the Science Junction website, this page includes three lesson plans involving dissolved oxygen and water quality.
Extension 3
Pollution Solutions: From the EPA, in this lesson students will learn some of the ways water is polluted and will simulate the steps in the water-treatment process.
Extension 4
One in a Million: From the EPA, in this lesson students will perform a dilution experiment demonstrating how a substance in solution can have differing concentrations.
Extension 5
Water Cycle Relay: From the EPA, in this lesson students will review the important steps in the water cycle.
Extension 6
USGS Water Lessons: From the USGS, on this page you will find general information, place-based resources and lessons about water.