Sharing+the+Planet

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people  and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access  to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. ** Central Idea: ** Water is essential to life and is a limited resource for many people
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 * Transdisciplinary Theme: ** Sharing The Planet ** (Science, Technology)

** Lines of Inquiry: ** Sources of water and how it is used (form & function)  What happens to water after we use it (reflection) Responsibilities regarding water (responsibility) ||  ||
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*What is water? *Where does water come from, what is the water cycle? *How do we use water? *Why do we need water? What happens to water after we use it? How and why should we look after our water supply? ||  ||
 * Our explorations include:
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BBC Bitesize 2_Science label the water cycle The Water Cycle water cycle too Adventures of super toilet The Water Family Game Pani the handpump game Splish Splash Flush Water stories Dynamic Water Cycle Ocean Pollution save waterWater saving tips Storm water Water kids || Groundwater Basics [|What is Groundwater?] [|The Story of Groundwater] (animated) [|Groundwater and the Water Cycle] [|Kids Can Protect Groundwater Too!] [|Groundwater Protection:Kid Style!] [|Easy Ways to Conserve Water] [|Be Water Wise All Week] [|Groundwater Vocabulary] || Try This At Home if you are keen Activity 1: [|Water Cycle in a Bag] Activity 2: [|Aquifer in a Cup] Activity 3: [|Backyard Compost] Activity 4: [|Growing with Groundwater] Activity 5: [|Fun with Bubbles] || Contamination Crossword [|Groundwater Word Search] Recycle Maze Water Crossword Water Cycle Crossword [|Wet Word Search] || Water Audit - How well will you score? Home Water Audit
 * Some Links to Explore:
 * Games & Puzzles
 * Games & Puzzles

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