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Grade 8 - Freshwater Ecosystems
Overview: Water is all around us - and within us. The human body is made up of as much as 60% water! From our drinking and bathing water to the water that feeds our food and drains our plumbing, humans rely on water. And we’re not the only ones! Students will explore nearby parks, forests and neighbourhoods to trace the route of water through an ecosystem and which organisms rely on it. The nearby nature study culminates in an action project of painting local stormwater drains with yellow fish and distributing public education flyers.
Subject: Science, Freshwater Ecosystems
Learning Outcome:
Describe the distribution and characteristics of water in local and global environments, and identify the significance of water supply and quality to the needs of humans and other living things
Investigate and interpret linkages among landforms, water and climate
Analyse factors affecting productivity and species distribution in marine and freshwater environments
Analyse human impacts on aquatic systems; and identify the roles of science and technology in addressing related questions, problems and issues
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Materials: Bum pads, Yellow Fish Road supplies (dustpan, rags, garbage bags, squirt bottles, rollers, paint, flyers, safety vests, gloves, pylons, signage etc.)
Time commitment: 4.5hrs (1x1.25hr scavenger hunt, 2x 2hr painting and education campaign in neighbourhoods)
Format: Session 1 begins with a schoolyard game and scavenger hunt, Sessions 2 & 3 are neighbourhood stormwater drain painting
Teacher Expectations: Obtain signed relevant field trip forms for off-site visits to neighbourhoods. Complete the post-program evaluation survey
LESSON PLAN
Session 1 - Find the Water!
Game
Opening Circle
Scavenger Hunt
Closing Circle
Session 2 & 3 - Save the Water!
Game
Opening Circle
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Yellow Fish Road Project
Closing Circle
Program Evaluation