Lesson Plan Water Water Everywhere
Lesson Plan Water Water Everywhere
Lesson Plan Water Water Everywhere
The students will identify products that need water to be manufactured, and the amount needed for each
product.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.9.RST.7 -
Materials Needed
Access to the Internet or other resources, list of products to research (some using water, others may not)
Prepare ahead of time: A sample product and the amount of water used to make/create the product
(cotton shirt – 700 gallons). Worksheet with questions related to the assignment. Determine number of
products for research.
Procedure
Opening to Lesson
Display the cotton shirt or other sample
Ask students: What does a cotton shirt and water have in common?
Allow responses and discussion
Ask students if they can guess the amount of water needed to grow and create the cotton/shirt
Reveal the answer
Body of Lesson
Modeling
Ask students if they can think of other products needing water in the manufacturing process
Discuss the students’ responses
Independent Practice
For homework: Have students list every day uses of water at home or other places, and to research
the average amount used by each person per year. (Drinking, showering, etc.)
Closing
Discuss the importance of conserving water, effects of water pollution, droughts, etc. Price increases,
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A pair of students will research a specific scientist from the past and present information to the class and
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Chemical Eating
Using the Periodic Table of Elements the students will research ingredients listed on food product labels.
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and discuss their opinion based on facts from the article.