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Lesson Plans - 2nd Grade

Water Pollution

Students will be able to:

1. Identify 2 or more pollutants in a bog, marsh, stream or other wetland area.
2. Relate a pollution prevention message through words and art.
3. Understand that some pollutants can not be seen.

The Water Cycle

The water cycle explains the sun heating the earth’s surface water so that it evaporates. This vapor gathers in clouds which rise to the cold air. When those clouds become too heavy to float, they release their moisture as precipitation. The precipitation collects in lakes or oceans after siphoning through soil or running down rivers. It then evaporates and repeats the cycle once again.

Uses of Water

Teacher introduces the lesson by presenting students with a container of water and asks students about various ways in which the water can be used. Students will demonstrate their answers.

Splish Splash Water’s Journey to My Glass

What path did this water follow in order to become our drinking water? This lesson will explore the hydrologic cycle and water’s journey to our glass.

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