Curriculum Calendar

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MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
DAY 1	DAY2	DAY3	DAY4	DAY5
Introduction to Water Study *Brainstorm and sort under different headings Chart information Review lyrics to “We’re All Interconnected” Appendix 1A Every student is handed an AIMS water fact quiz card that they are to find the answer to by third week. They must be able to demonstrate to the class clear comprehension Appendix 1B	Visual Representation and Properties of Water Read and complete Appendix 2 Colour in Pie Graph Appendix 3 Three Puzzling Questions	Hydrologic Cycle Introduce Vocabulary through matching game Appendix 4 Preview Questions for video Appendix 5 Video: Water is a Precious Resource Discussion Answer Question Sheet	Hydrologic Cycle Review question sheet Label picture using vocabulary Water Puzzlers Intoduce Reinforcement Hydrologic Cycle group activity Appendix 6	Where Does Your Water Come From and How is it Treated? Appendix 7 Group Discussion Introduce Water Treatment process Appendix 8A Correctly number steps on illustration Appendix 8B
DAY 6	DAY7	DAY 8	DAY 9	DAY 10
Science Experiment AIMS Mini Water Treatment Simulation Lesson Plan Record observations and draw conclusions on Observation Sheet Appendix 9 AIMS Optional activity sheet Appendix 10	Field Trip If possible…visit a water treatment plant and/or waste water filtration plant	City Water Distribution of water in cities. How usage of water is measured and billed.Examine and compare how people consume water by analyzing statements in different seasons Appendix 11A, Appendix 11B	Wells General discussion “How Well is Your Well” booklet with questions Appendix 12 Questionnaire for students to Interview their parents. Appendix 13	Wells Review answers in class from Appendix 12 Share data that students collected on Appendix 13 Distribute water analysis report of local well. Appendix 14 What problems exist and what are some recommended treatments/solutions.
DAY 11	DAY 12	DAY 13	DAY 14	DAY 15
Conservation Introduce good water practices and track water use at home over a week. Explain how to use chart How Much Water Does My Family Use? Appendix 15 Answer 7 AIMS quiz questions	Bottled water Read definition and information sheets Appendix 16 In groups of fourexamine two samples of bottled water and answer…. What brand, what kind, contents, where from? Answer 7 AIMS quiz questions	Global Issues Distribute and read Appendix 17 aboutWater borne illnesses Visit Peacecorps internet site to learn about water usage of people in Africa See how organizations such as Sopar and WaterCan raise money to build wells Answer 7 AIMS quiz questions	Political Issues Examine issues around the world. Have students discuss the differing opinions that different ‘players’ would have. Appendix 18 Answer 7 AIMS quiz questions	Revisit Conservation Review tracking water usage at home.Children play the “Spending Water” game Appendix 19 - Daily Average Global Water Usage Chart Appendix 20 - Spending Water Account Appendix 21 - Twist of Fate Cards Answer 7 AIMS quiz questions

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