As students learned about the water cycle and the distribution of Earth’s water in 5th grade science, they became aware that although water seems to be abundant here in Arlington Heights, access to fresh clean water is not a fact in all parts of the World and there are many problems, debates and questions regarding collecting and conserving it as a necessary resource for all. In LMC we challenged students to choose one of these water issues to learn about, and create a presentation to share their understanding with the class. The issues students delved into included some newer technology such as desalination and hydroponics, as well as pervasive problems with diseases in water, the debate about plastic bottled water, the problems with trash in the Oceans, and oil spills. They were given their choice as to the tool with which to share information and chose Prezi, Google Presentations, iMovie and Comic Life. Here is some of their work:
iMovie Presentations:
Prezi Presentations:
Google Presentations:
The Water Footprint by Kaya and Chloe
Bottled Water Controversy by John Paul
Groundwater by Patrick
Oil Spills by Veronika
The Water Footprint by Kaya and Chloe
Bottled Water Controversy by John Paul
Groundwater by Patrick
Oil Spills by Veronika