"Our Earth, Our Water" is an original animated video that provides an overview of water on earth, why we should take care of it, and so much more. For an extension lesson for the video, click here.
Grade Level: 3 - 12
Time: 6 minute animated video (possible follow-up discussion - additional time)
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, MP.1, R1, SL1, W7
Creating alliterative Water Names for each participant is a fun way to embark on this unit of study! Click Here to learn more.
Grade Level: K - 12 (capable students can complete activity independently; younger students can make a water name with adult help)
Time: 10 - 20 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, MP.6, R4, R9, W7, SL5
Our Blue Planet is an excellent introduction to planet earth, water distribution, and the hydrologic cycle. Click Here to learn more.
Grade Level: K - 12
Time: 10 - 20 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, MP.6, RF4, RF9, W7, SL5
Water/No water is a simple sorting activity that allows students to get a more realistic idea of the importance of water for humans & the Earth. Click here for more!
Grade Level: K - 12 (adult assistance needed for younger students; can be conducted as a group activity led by a teacher or independently with students capable of operating laptop on their own)
Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, MP.1, SL4
The Water Word Cloud is a fun brainstorming activity that introduces students to water-related vocabulary! Click here to learn more.
Grade Level: K - 12 (can be done as group led by a teacher for younger students and independently by capable older students)
Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, MP.7, RF4, RF9, W7
This fun puzzle reinforces the vocabulary of the water cycle. Click here for more.
Grade Level: 3 - 8
Time: 10 - 20 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, MP.1, SL1
This activity includes a virtual card-flipping memory game that is a great vocabulary activity for young students (match water words with images), along with a lesson to build around it. Click here to learn more.
Grade Level: K - 8
Time: 5 - 10 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.A, ESS3.C, MP.3, RF4, SL4
This activity includes a virtual card-flipping memory game that is a great vocabulary activity for young students (match water words with images), along with a lesson to build around it. Click here to learn more.
Grade Level: 2 - 8
Time: 5 - 10 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, MP.2, RF4, SL4
Several simple puzzles with illustrative natural cycles for students to explore sequences, cycles, and the interconnectedness of the natural world. Click here to begin.
Grade Level: K - 8
Time: 5 - 20 minutes (per puzzle)
Learning Standards: *See individual puzzle for learning standards*
Embark on an exciting water exploration using a scavenger hunt! Click here for more.
Grade Level: 1 - 8
Time: 5 - 15 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, LS1.D, MP.4, SL1, SL2, W2