How can water be conserved? Using sponges as an example, students need and use water daily in many ways, and often in unrealized amounts. Water is used directly for drinking (1/2 gallon a day). The sponges used will represent humans demands on the water supply on earth.
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.
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