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1. 8 When the tomato is ready to pick grab the stem with one hand and twist the tomato with the other hand If the tomato doesn t come off easily it needs to be left on the plant for another day or two g Eat and enjoy your tomatoes Source www associatedcontent com article 26574 container_gardening plant_and_grow html Specific Learning Outcomes K 0 1la 1 0 la 1 1 07 1 1 10 1 4 02 2 0 4a 2 4 11 3 0 1a 3 0 4a 4 0 la 4 0 4a General Learning Outcomes Al B5 C2 C5 D1 D2 D4 E2 E4 32 WATER AT WORK HYDROELECTRICITY Not only do we use water to drink and wash but lately water has been providing us with a source of clean renewable energy in the form of Hydroelectricity Hydroelectricity is electricity generated by hydropower the production of power through use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water There are many societal benefits to hydroelectricity For example hydroelectric facilities are reasonably inexpensive to build and the source of power water is free and renewable Once a hydroelectric complex hydro plant is constructed the project produces no direct waste and has a considerably lower output level of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide CO than fossil fuel powered energy plants Worldwide hydroelectricity supplied approximately 20 of the world s electricity in the last few years and accounted for about 88 of electricity from renewable sources In Manitoba our hydroelectric
2. 2 00 06 ec cece eee een a a aa E 26 Activity Water in the weather c cece eee ec eee ene e ates ee teens eee nenees 27 Water at Work Agriculture 0 cece ee cere eect ee ee teen ea eee nena ea eaeeees 29 Activity Grow your own tomatoes eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeaas 31 Water at Work Hydroelectricity cece ee cence e eee eee neta ea ene neeees 33 Activity Energy are you doing your part ceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseteeeeeeettieeeeereae 35 Water Pollution cic os si eetts ceenetagel i cier cited atlouieds Beed eines eee 39 Activity Who polluted the Red River ccccceseeceeeeseeeeeeeenteeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaas 42 Activity In Flot Water ss ciceie ends ca cxadsedemons sen ined ned ai e vet aistee ETEEN 44 Resources Answer KOY ai cetexi cernant egea a a N ts ayaa a aa adai 47 Other Resources to explore cccccecec ee eee cence eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeteees 53 Evaluation fOrms ccceeeeee cence eee ee eee ee ee ee ea ee ee ea eens tee eeeneaeeeneeeeas 54 Leaming OULCOMES sivicseenieinesnets omit ncn ines phodinetadd dash a E 57 ABOUT GREEN KIDS THIS YEAR S SHOW EBB amp FLO This year s Green Kid s show Ebb amp Flo focuses on the issues of water conservation and the impact of human activity and climate change The play begins with two drops of water emerging from a cloud brimming with excitement about what they will find in the wo
3. This is an activity young people can do to help cut greenhouse gas emissions Young people should ask for help with this activity Only adults should undertake these greenhouse gas reduction activities 48 Temperature Control I IO II I2 13 Change or clean furnace filters every one to two months Dirty air filters block airflow forcing furnaces to run longer and use more energy Use caulking and weather stripping to reduce air leaks If combined all the air leaks in an average older house would add up to a 4ocm2 hole big enough for a large dog to pass through By caulking and weather stripping your family can save up to 20 percent on home heating costs and eliminate cold drafts and costly leaks around windows doors and baseboards Upgrade insulation in walls attics and basements This is best done during renovation projects when re modelling a kitchen or bathroom for example Insulating basement walls can reduce your energy bill by up to 35 percent Install programmable thermostats to control both heating and cooling It s easy to forget to turn down the thermostat at night and when we leave for work and school Programmable thermostats raise and lower temperatures automatically Remember for every 1 degree Celsius 2 degrees Fahrenheit you lower the thermostat you save 2 percent on your heating bill Install a ceiling fan Ceiling fans use less electricity than air conditioners or fu
4. Keep refrigerators and freezers away from all heat sources These include direct sunlight furnace vents radiators and appliances such as ovens cooking ranges and dishwashers Make sure there are no gaps in your refrigerator s door seal Test the door seal by closing it on a sheet of paper If the sheet slides out easily replace the seal Try the flashlight test as well Turn on a flashlight place it in the fridge and close the fridge door Ifyou can see light around the door replace the seal Clean your dryer s lint filter after each load and clean the dryer duct regularly Clogged filters and ducts restrict airflow reduce energy efficiency and can be a fire hazard Hang clothes outdoors to dry Youll use a lot less energy If you do use a dryer don t leave clothes in the machine too long Over drying not only consumes more energy it can also causes your clothes to shrink Let dishes air dry Your dishwasher s drying cycle uses a lot of energy Select the no heat drying cycle or simply turn the dishwasher off and open its door after the rinse cycle is complete Transportation 24 25 26 Leave your car at home Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using public transit and sharing rides Walk cycle and inline skate whenever you can These activities are good for you and the environment Dont let your car idle Ten seconds of idling uses as much gasoline as starting your car When youre stopped for more
5. and laundry waste Industrial waste Industry is a huge source of water pollution it produces pollutants that are extremely harmful to people and the environment Many industrial facilities use freshwater to carry away waste from the plant and into rivers lakes and oceans Pollutants from industrial sources include Asbestos Lead Mercury Nitrates e Phosphates Sulphur Oils Petrochemicals Oil Pollution Oceans are polluted by oil on a daily basis from oil spills routine shipping run offs and dumping Oil spills make up about 12 of the oil that enters the ocean The rest come from shipping travel drains and dumping Oil cannot dissolve in water and forms a thick sludge in the water This suffocates fish gets caught in the feathers of marine birds stopping them from flying and blocks light from photosynthetic aquatic plants Atmospheric Deposition Atmospheric deposition is the pollution of water caused by air pollution In the atmosphere water particles mix with carbon dioxide sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides this forms a weak acid Air pollution means that water vapour absorbs more of these gases and becomes even more acidic When it rains the water is polluted with these gases this is called acid rain When acid rain pollutes marine habitats such as rivers and lakes aquatic life is harmed Marine Dumping Dumping of litter in the sea can cause huge problems Litter items such as 6 pack ring packaging
6. can get caught in marine animals and may result in death Different items take different lengths of time to degrade in water Cardboard Takes 2 weeks to degrade Newspaper Takes 6 weeks to degrade Photodegradable packaging Takes 6 weeks to degrade Foam Takes 50 years to degrade 40 Styrofoam Takes 80 years to degrade Aluminium Takes 200 years to degrade Plastic packaging Takes 400 years to degrade Glass It takes so long to degrade that we don t know the exact time Radioactive waste Nuclear waste is produced from industrial medical and scientific processes that use radioactive material Nuclear waste can have detrimental effects on marine habitats Nuclear waste comes from a number of sources Operations conducted by nuclear power stations and the mining and refining of uranium and thorium produce radioactive waste Specific Learning Outcomes 1 0 1a 1 1 07 1 1 10 2 4 01 2 4 11 2 4 12 3 0 7a 5 0 5A 8 4 15 8 4 17 8 4 18 General Learning Outcomes Al A2 B1 B2 B3 B5 C2 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 E2 E4 41 Activity Who polluted the Red River Grades All ages Time 4 an hour or more depending on how much research student will do Materials one 3 litre glass jar two smaller glass jars 17 film canisters Canister ingredients each represents a different source of pollution a trees dry crumbled leaves b construction site 4 tsp dry soil c fa
7. face with regards to conservation and pollution Personifying water in the form of two drops seemed to be a way of connecting a young audience to water The more studies done about water the more astonishing a substance it is revealed to be These studies underlie the action of the play Ebb And Flo but the main objective is to bring home the fact that a lot of the world s water is being altered or damaged This damage will reduce our ability to survive as a species let alone protect other species By creating two funny flawed and somewhat human characters in Ebb and Flo we hope to communicate the facts to children while putting a human face on the problem We cannot live without water so why not bring water to life Enjoy the show Scene Breakdown Scene 1 We drop in on the characters in the play before they drop from the clouds Scene 2 Proteus leads the theme song and introduces us to water Scene 3 Ebb gets swallowed by a monosaur Same water in the dinosaur age as now Scene 4 Millions of years later the drops meet again in the sea Scene 5 Scratching through the sand getting rid of bugs and such Scene 6 Seeping into the Aquifer springing to the surface a foggy Ebb and Flo head back to the clouds Scene 7 The drops join the Ice Age Scene 8 The H20 cheer Proteus takes us through the stages of water Scene 9 Thawed and in a river flowing off a glacier Scene 10 Meet the folks The drops encount
8. months 13 4 What amount of water on earth is available for our consumption a 10 b 25 c 80 d less than 1 5 Water moves from place to place and changes states in a process called the 6 TRUE or FALSE The volume of earth s water is constantly changing 7 The chemical symbol for water is _ ooo 8 The energy to make the water cycle work is provided by the solar system a b the sun decomposition a the moon 9 Precipitation can be in the form of a rain b sleet c snow d all of the above 10 You can conserve water by not using your toilet as a trash can a b turning off the faucet as you brush your teeth le taking a 3 5 minute shower all of the above ka u TRUE or FALSE The water coming out of your faucet could contain molecules that dinosaurs drank 12 To flush a toilet how much water is used a b C d 1 3 gallons 4 7 gallons 8 11 gallons 12 15 gallons 133 Running a dishwasher once a day takes how much water a b 15 gallons 18 gallons 20 gallons 22 gallons 14 Turning the water off while you brush your teeth saves how much water per brushing a b 1 gallon 2 5 gallons 3 5 gallons allons On ie How did you do on the water quiz Did some of the answers surprise you Did you know more than you expected Do you think your parents would be able to answer these questions as well or better than you Take home t
9. serviced regularly 28 Does your family car have cruise control 30 Energy how to do your part How did your family and school do on that energy quiz Was your family surprised by some of the questions There is a lot your parents can do to make your home and transportation more energy efficient like installing low flow shower heads or upgrading insulation in your walls But there are also things that you can do right now that will help make your home a more energy efficient one Below are some tips that you can put into action at any age Temperature Control I Use your ceiling fan if you have one Ceiling fans use less electricity than air conditioners or furnaces Keep doors windows blinds and drapes closed on hot sunny days open windows at night The warmer your house the more energy your air conditioner will use to keep it cool Open windows when the sun goes down and let the night air cool your house Water Use I Take a quick shower instead of a bath You will use up to 50 percent less hot water A five minute shower for example uses less than 38 litres of water compared with 57 to 95 litres for a bath Make sure all faucets are securely turned off after you use them A leak of only one drop per second wastes about 10 000 litres of water each year that s enough water for 16 baths each month If there is a leak bug your parents to fix it Dont run the tap while brushing your teeth Parti
10. society of Asia Africa or Australasia 7 VG 012 Demonstrate interest in ways of life of other societies in the world 7 KL 026 Identify human activities that contribute to climate change 7 KL 027 Describe social environmental and economic consequences of climate change 7 KL 029 Give examples of the impact of human activity on the natural environment in a society of Europe or the Americas 7 KE 053 Describe sustainable development issues in a society of Europe or the Americas 7 KE 054 Give examples of the environmental and social impact of consumerism in the local community and in a society of Europe or the Americas 8 S 103 Make decisions that reflect principles of environmental stewardship and sustainability 61
11. spreading this information among children we can bring about immediate tangible change in the amount of water consumed and greenhouse gases output by the students and families that are reached through our programming Many of the projects and activities in this kit are designed to illustrate how actions and decisions we make effect the environment we live in even when we least expect it By putting things into a green perspective we are encouraging children to take their footprint on the environment into consideration with every decision they make We believe that this practice and orientation of thought will remain with them as they become adults and will be our best chance at saving the environment Please feel free to contact us at any time should you have any questions or comments about this year s program You can reach us at 1 800 441 6751 send us a fax at 204 940 4749 or e mail us at info greenkids com We look forward to hearing from you DIRECTOR S NOTE BRIAN RICHARDSON Creating a project about the Earth s water cycle is an enormous undertaking Combining the complexity of the science with the growing concerns of human intervention into that cycle the challenge expands Indeed the challenge becomes expressing many issues that we as humans have only begun to grapple with Through Ebb and Flo we at Green Kids begin to explain human s essential need for water and touch upon the challenges and problems we now
12. than 10 seconds except at traffic lights switch off the ignition youll reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money In winter cold engines really only need 30 seconds to warmup Anything more wastes gas and produces unnecessary exhaust emissions Use ethanol blended gasolines These fuels are better for the environment than 50 regular unleaded gasolines and diesel fuels Check your owner s manual to see if your vehicle will run on ethanol blended gasoline which is available at nearly 1 000 stations across Canada 27 Check your tire pressures once a month Take your measurements when the tires are cold three hours after use or after driving a distance of less than 2 km A vehicle driving on tires that are under inflated by only 6 psi pounds per square inch or 40 kPa kiloPascals can use up to 3 percent more fuel Under inflated tires are also unsafe 28 Service your car regularly Have a professional check for poor wheel alignment uneven tire wear and brake drag that can increase both fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions 29 Use a block heater in winter when the temperature drops below to 20 C A block heater warms the oil and engine coolant makes your vehicle easier to start and can improve winter fuel economy by as much as 10 percent Don t leave your block heater on overnight Use a timer to switch on the block heater one or two hours before you plan to drive 30 Use your vehicle s cruise cont
13. 0 minutes plus discussion Materials Water Cycle handout Objective This activity will help familiarize the students with the definitions of the water cycle steps Specific learning outcomes K 0 la 1 0 1a 1 1 10 1 4 01 1 4 02 2 0 6b 2 0 6b 2 2 01 2 2 02 2 2 03 2 2 04 2 2 05 2 2 14 2 4 01 2 4 06 2 4 07 3 0 1b General learning outcomes Al A2 C2 C5 C6 D2 D3 D4 DS D6 E1 E2 E3 E4 17 Name that step of the Water Cycle This worksheet that will help you remember the different steps in the water cycle Label which step should go where on this diagram of the water cycle Which step goes where A evaporation 5 precipitation B condensation collection E i Most of these steps can show up in different ways What are different forms of precipitation and collection Activity nvestigate Water Cycle Ages Grades 2 8 Time Half an hour Materials 1 wide mouth jar with a lid 500 ml size 1 small piece of sponge cut to fit the lid hot water 1 ice cube Objective This activity will help your students fully visualize the steps of the water cycle 1 Soak the sponge in the hot water Make sure the sponge is full of water 2 Put the sponge in the lid 3 Set the lid on a flat surface where it can t fall 4 Turn the jar upside down and screw on the lid 5 Putan ice cube on top of the jar Pour a teaspoon of water over the ice cube Observe the results and record them in th
14. 3 KC 005 Recognize that people around the world have basic human rights 3 KG 027 Give examples of concerns common to communities around the world 3 KG 030 Describe similarities and connections between communities around the world 3 KG 031 Give examples of personal decisions and actions that may positively affect people locally or globally 3 KL 017 Describe the influence of natural phenomena on ways of life in communities studied 3 VL 005 Appreciate the diversity of the global natural environment 4 S 103 Make decisions that reflect care concern and responsibility for the environment 4 KL 023 Identify issues related to environmental stewardship and sustainability in Manitoba 60 4 KG 039 Identify ways in which the people of Manitoba are connected to other people in the world 4 KG 040 Recognize that personal decisions and actions can affect people elsewhere in the world 4 V L 006 Appreciate Manitoba s natural environment 7 S 103 Make decisions that reflect principles of environmental stewardship and sustainability 7 KC 002 Describe the impact of various factors on quality of life in Canada and elsewhere in the world 7 KC 004 Describe ways in which their personal actions may affect quality of life for people elsewhere in the world 7 Kl 013 Describe factors that affect health in a society of Asia Africa or Australasia 7 KL 023 Give examples of the influence of the natural environment on ways of life in a
15. Apart from gas fields an alternative method of obtaining methane is via biogas generated by the fermentation of organic matter including manure wastewater sludge municipal solid waste including landfills or any other biodegradable feedstock under anaerobic conditions Cattle belch methane accounts for 16 of the world s annual methane emissions to the atmosphere The livestock sector in general primarily cattle chickens and pigs produces 37 of all human induced methane POTABLE WATER Potable water is water that is high quality enough that it can be consumed through drinking or using in food preparation PROTEINS Protein is an important part of our diet like many other living organisms on the planet It is the part of our food that gives us energy to do things We can get our protein from various food sources but we cannot create it ourselves ANIMAL PROTEIN This is protein we get when we eat meat eggs or dairy products VEGETABLE PROTEIN This is protein we get when we eat renewable sources of protein like grains and vegetables SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Sustainable development is meeting today s needs of development without compromising future generations ability to develop The goal of environmental sustainability is to minimize environmental degradation and to halt and reverse the processes they lead to An unsustainable situation occurs when natural capital the sum total of nature s resources is used up faster th
16. C2 2 0 5b Use with guidance tools to observe measure and construct GLO C2 C3 C5 2 0 5c Estimate and measure the passage of time related to minutes and hours GLO C2 C3 C5 2 0 5e Record observations using written language drawings and with guidance charts GLO C2 C6 2 0 6a Construct and label concrete object graphs pictographs and bar graphs using 1 1 correspondence GLO C2 C6 2 0 6b Discuss data and generate new questions from displayed data GLO A1 A2 C2 C5 2 0 8a Recognize that learning can come from careful observations and investigations GLO A1 A2 C2 2 2 01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of solids liquids and gases GLO C6 D3 D4 Include solid liquid substance property mass weight dissolve gas changes of state water vapour freeze melt condense evaporate boil float sink buoyancy 2 2 03 Investigate and compare properties of familiar solids GLO C2 D3 E1 Include have mass weight take up space maintain their shape 2 2 04 Investigate and compare properties of familiar liquids GLO C2 D3 Include have mass weight take up space have no definite shape 57 2 2 05 Identify similarities and differences among properties of familiar solids and liquids GLO D3 E1 2 2 08 Identify liquids used in the home and describe how they are used GLO B1 2 2 13 Identify properties of gases GLO D3 2 2 14 Explore to determine how water can be made to change
17. E 6 0 9F 6 3 05 6 3 18 6 3 19 7 0 9E 7 0 9F 7 1 06 8 0 9E 8 0 9F 8 4 18 General Learning Outcomes B5 C4 C8 38 WATER POLLUTION Water pollution is the contamination of bodies of water by a number of different iy J pollutants Point Source vs Non Point Source Point source pollution is when the pollution comes from a direct single source like an oil spill or a pipe that brings toxins from a factory Non point Source pollution is contaminants collected from many sources Most types of pollution affect the areas close to the source Sometimes the pollution may affect the environment hundreds of miles away from the source such as nuclear waste this is called transboundary pollution Because water exists in many different forms in many different places there are a lot of different kinds of water pollution Here are some of the major forms of water pollution we see Surface water pollution Surface waters are the natural water resources of the Earth They are found on the exterior of the Earth s crust and include oceans rivers and lakes These waters can become polluted in a number of ways Groundwater pollution A lot of the Earth s water is found underground in soil or under rock structures called aquifers Humans often use aquifers as a means to obtain drinking water and build wells to access it When this water becomes polluted it is called groundwater pollution Groundwater pollution is often caused by pesticide c
18. Green Kids Educator s Kit THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS PRE gt Q Oec KA oky as Zz Part of the Nature s Path Foods Family J erT Pa Investors NONI jil p fis Sustainability Television Group RICHARDSON FOUNDATION RBCA Friends of the Environment Foundation TABLE OF CONTENTS Thanks to Our SUPPOFterS 0 e cece eee nnani a eee testes eee e de iadaaa 1 About Green Kids This year s show Ebb and Flo The Water Cycle c ceeeeeeeeeeeee tees 4 Director s Note c cceceeeeeece cee eeee ee nee nri Ken ceeeseeae ea ENESE KEENE 5 USING our IAI i xdidseres en ieta e Dive dot a sedan ad oes podeee decd cs le 7 Terms to Know and Tea ch cececeeeecee ee eeee eee EAER ASAE EAEan A TERNERA 8 Lessons Getting Started QUIZ cccc cece cece eee e eee e ee eaeceeaee dee eseeseseeeeeeeeees 13 The Water Cycle econ cate ctesnctes ee be vied ceieteea rrn be EEEN 16 Activity Name that step of the Water Cycle cceceeceeeeeeeeee ee ee eats 17 Activity Investigate the Water Cycle ccc ceecee cence enee eee ee eee teen eeeaes 19 Why Water E T E E E E E nc dee eee ath cee 20 Activity Water in the World QUIZ cccceceeeeee ee eeeeeee ee eee eeeeeneaeeeneeees 21 Water in Your Dit eors nenne ar tiara ne PE AATE TREAT 23 Activity How much water do YOU USe ueseseeseseeeeseerrersrerrsssrrrrsssrrrrnesnt 24 Water and Weather
19. You may also fax it to 204 940 4749 or e mail it to jeff greenkids com School Name Street Address City Province Postal Code Contact Name E mail Telephone Fax Students Grades Shows desired Show Prices Location 1 Show 2 Shows Winnipeg 400 600 Manitoba outside Winnipeg 425 650 Saskatchewan 450 700 Ontario 500 750 Green Kids inc children changing the world 56 SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES K 0 1a Ask questions that demonstrate a curiousity about living things objects and events in the immediate environment GLO A1 C2 C5 1 0 1a Ask questions that lead to explorations of living things objects and events in the immediate environment GLO A1 C2 C5 1 1 07 Recognize that plants animals and humans as living things have particular needs GLO D1 1 1 10 Describe how humans and other living things depend on their environment to meet their needs GLO D2 E2 1 4 01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to changes over time GLO C6 D4 D6 Include Sun light heat forms of energy day day time night time afternoon days of the week yesterday today tomorrow seasons shadow characteristic behaviour living things cycle 1 4 02 Recognize that the Sun is a source of light and heat GLO D4 E4 2 0 4a Follow simple directions and describe the purpose of steps followed GLO A1 C2 C5 2 0 5a Make with guidance observations that are relevant to a specific question GLO A1 A2
20. ace to run around Objective To help students visualize how quickly pollution can affect our water and how hard it is to reverse the affects To play this game youll need a space large enough for the players to run around such as in a gymnasium a playground or a park Divide up your class in this way e 3 4 children are water polluters Depending on the age of the children consider discussing with them what some of their roles might be For example one polluter could be agricultural runoff another could be sewage a third could be an oil spill and so on e child is a water purifier Someone who acts responsibly towards water for example they turn off the tap while brushing their teeth use biodegradable soap and so on or someone who is a natural purifier such as bacteria that break down organics in natural biological systems plants and trees near water that store toxins etc e The rest of the children are water Object of the Game Polluters try to tag as many waters as they can Once tagged a water must sit down The only way a water can get back into the game is if the water purifier comes by and cleans them by tagging them 44 Discussion After playing the game for a while relax for a bit and get student feedback about it Was the purifier able to keep up with the polluters What could be changed to make it easier for the waters to stay in the game Play Again Play the game again b
21. air conditioner filter 7 On hot summer days do you close your curtains and blinds during the day 35 Water Use Question Yes No Tip Is your home s hot water tank insulated 9 Have your parents insulated the hot water pipes IO Does your shower have a low flow head II Are any of your home s water faucets leaking I2 Do you let the water run while you brush your teeth B Is laundry washed in cold water 4 Appliances and Lighting Question Yes No Tip Do you leave on lights sound systems TVs and computers when they re not 15 16 in use Are compact fluorescent light bulbs used in your home I7 Do your parents use the microwave when they cook small amounts of food 18 Is the refrigerator away from heat sources like a stove or direct sunlight 19 Is your fridge s door seal checked regularly 20 Is the clothes dryer s lint screen cleaned after each load 2I Do your parents hang clothes outside to dry 22 Do you use your dishwasher s air dry cycle 23 Transportation Question Yes No Tip Do you use your bike walk or take public transportation whenever 24 possible Do your parents allow the car to idle when it s parked 25 Do your parents buy ethanol blended gasoline 26 Do your parents check their vehicle s tire pressures regularly 27 Do your parents have their vehicles
22. ally fill the basin with hot water youll save energy and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions Appliances and Lighting I 2 Turn off lights when they are not needed When you leave a room turn the light off Turn off appliances when they re not being used When no one s watching TV listening to the stereo or using computer equipment turn them off You ll save energy and money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Close the fridge door Consider what you want to get out of it before you open it so you are not standing in front of an open fridge trying to decide Also if you are pouring a glass of milk don t leave it open while you go to get the glass and pour Even keeping it closed for the extra few seconds will help conserve energy 37 Transportation 1 Leave your car at home Walk cycle and inline skate whenever you can These activities are good for you and the environment 2 Tell your driver don t let your car idle Ten seconds of idling uses as much gasoline as starting your car When you re stopped for more than 10 seconds except at traffic lights switch off the ignition you l reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money 3 Take public transportation when available It might take a little bit longer but you will be helping the environment in a big way Source Natural Resources Canada Be a One Tonne Challenge Energy Sleuth www oee nrcan gc ca Specific Learning Outcomes 6 0 7H 6 0 9
23. amount of water available This cycle is made up of a few main parts Evaporation and transpiration Condensation Precipitation Collection WEATHER Weather is what is happening in the atmosphere outside It changes slightly day to day and gradually big changes happen in the form of seasons Weather occurrences include rain snow and humidity to name a few Sources www dictionary com www ecokids ca Thornhill J 2007 This is My Planet The Kids Guide to Global Warming Toronto Maple Leaf Press 11 12 GETTING STARTED QUIZ How well do you know water You encounter it many times a day from brushing your teeth to flushing the toilet to washing your clothes water plays a crucial role in our personal health and hygiene In North America we take our water supply for granted When was the last time you considered where your water came from how much you use and what it would be like to have a limited supply And how do your actions and choices affect the water on our planet a D i oe a Activity Water Quiz This Water Quiz will help you determine how much you really know about one of our most important natural resources 1 What percentage of the earth s surface is covered by water a 40 b 80 a 92 d 65 2 Water is found on earth naturally in three forms What are they 3 People can survive for this long without water a afew seconds b afew weeks c afew days d afew
24. an it can be replenished Sustainability requires that human activity only use nature s resources at a rate at which they can be replenished naturally Theoretically the long term result of environmental degradation would be local environments that are no longer able to sustain human populations to any degree Such degradation on a global scale could imply extinction for humanity WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste management is the different ways we can deal with things we have used and are finished using Certain items can be reused some can be recycled and some has to be discarded Our government has its own waste management systems that include recycling and discarding There are a few ways we can perform our own waste management in our personal lives REFUSE When given the option refuse things you don t need like plastic bags receipts and disposable utensils This will cut down on the amount of things getting thrown in the garbage and ultimately the amount of disposable things that get produced REDUCE Reusing and refusing will lead to reducing the amount of product and waste we make as humans You can also help reducing by thinking twice before you buy something Is it something you really need Do you have something already that performs a similar function that you can use instead When you buy something you can also help reduce by choosing to buy something made locally and with as little packaging as possible REUSE When you ha
25. and nutritious They re also easy to grow indoors so you can grow them in the winter What a better way to get food that is fresh and very locally grown 1 Buy the plant Unfortunately seeds are very difficult to grow and a tomato plant is fairly inexpensive Cherry tomatoes and plum tomatoes do very well in a pot Look for healthy plants with green leaves and sturdy short and stocky stems Avoid tall and slim stems and spotty leaves and plants with bugs you can check the undersides of leaves for bugs 2 Just about any container will work as a pot Make sure the container has a drainage hole You will need a saucer of some kind to catch the excess water 3 Put about 10 cm of drainage material in the pot to keep the roots out of the water Small rocks are an eco friendly alternative to foam Then fill the pot with soil leaving a hole the depth of the pot for the plant to go into You could add composted material to the soil of some of the plants and see if they grow differently 4 Place the plant in the soil burying the stem leaving the leaves just above the soil This will make the plant sturdier 31 5 Find a sunny spot near a window for your plant 6 Water every few days but don t overwater The soil should be thoroughly soaked without water pouring out of the pot Consistent watering is the key 7 When you see little yellow flowers you are going to have tomatoes Don t touch them as each flower will become a tomato
26. at radiates off the earth the same gases keep the heat from escaping into outer space GROUND WATER This refers to the water beneath the ground s surface Typically groundwater is thought of as liquid water flowing through shallow aquifers a layer of permeable rock sand or gravel but technically it can also include soil moisture permafrost frozen soil unmoving water in very low permeability bedrock and deep geothermal or oil formation water HYDROELECTRICITY This refers to electricity generated by hydropower the production of power through use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water LOCAL SUPPLIERS Local suppliers are people who own and operate businesses within your community When you shop locally you are not only supporting people in your hometown but you are decreasing the number of trucks on the road and energy used to transport goods When we are close to our food and supply sources we are also able to keep a better watch on quality control and the pollution going into our air and water from manufacturers and farmers METHANE AND OFF GASES Methane is a relatively potent greenhouse gas with a high global warming potential Methane in the atmosphere is eventually oxidized producing carbon dioxide and water Global warming could release this methane which could cause a further sharp rise in global temperatures Such releases of methane may have been a major factor in previous major extinction events
27. atershed continental divide erosion deposition flow rate tides terms related to water treatment 8 4 06 Describe the components of the global water cycle and explain how it works GLO D3 D5 E2 59 8 4 14 Identify sources of drinking water and describe methods for obtaining water in areas where supply is limited GLO B1 B2 B3 D5 8 4 15 Explain how and why water may need to be treated for use by humans GLO B1 B3 D5 Include filtration settling chlorination fluoridation 8 4 17 Identify substances that may pollute water related environmental and societal impacts of pollution and ways to reduce or eliminate effects of pollution GLO B2 B3 B5 D5 8 4 18 Identify environmental social and economic factors that should be considered in the management of water resources GLO B5 D5 OTHER LEARNING OUTCOMES 0 KE 025 Give examples of basic needs 0 KL 013 Give examples of how the natural environment influences daily life 0 KG 020 Recognize that people all over the world have the same basic needs 0 VL 003 Appreciate the beauty and importance of the natural environment 1 S 103 Make decisions that reflect care concern and responsibility for the environment 1 KL 012 Recognize that people depend on the environment for survival 2 S 103 Make decisions that reflect care concern and responsibility for the environment 3 S 103 Make decisions that reflect care concern and responsibility for the environment
28. ather may include average temperature precipitation and wind patterns These changes are traditionally caused by the normal changed on Earth or external forces including variations in sunlight strength More recently the climate change we are experiencing has been brought about by human activities that have led to global warming Climate change could have significant impacts on water around the world because of the close connections between the climate and the water cycle Rising temperatures will increase evaporation and lead to increases in precipitation Both droughts and floods may become more frequent in different regions at different times and dramatic changes in snowfall and snowmelt are expected in mountainous areas We will see more extreme weather including hurricanes tornadoes and monsoons Global warming can also lead to a rise in the Earth s water temperature An increase in water temperature can result in the death of many aquatic organisms and disrupt many marine habitats For example a rise in water temperatures causes coral bleaching of reefs around the world This is when the coral expels the microorganisms it is dependent on This can result in great damage to coral reefs and subsequently all the marine life that depends on it 26 Activity Water in the Weather Grade All ages Time 15 minutes to half and hour Materials Weather handout optional Chalk and chalkboard Objective To help students identi
29. ation also known as trickle irrigation or microirrigation is an irrigation method which saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone through a network of valves pipes tubing and emitters This method allows the use of recycled water and minimizes soil erosion 29 Although water is essential to food production there are many problems with the use of water in agriculture and the effect of agriculture on water quality and availability worldwide Runoff from agriculture fields includes eroded soil fertilizers animal manure or pesticides all of which are major sources of water pollution Use of water in livestock farms One of the greatest threats to water worldwide is livestock production Animal protein meat production requires more than eight times as much fossil fuel energy than production of plant protein vegetation Look at the graph below to see how much more water raising cattle uses than growing crops Food Amout yielded Water consumed It Potatoes I kilogram 500 litres Wheat t kilogram goo litres Rice I kilogram 1 900 litres Soybean tkilogram 2 000 litres Chicken I kilogram 3 500 litres Beef I kilogram 100 000 litres Many farms that produce meat are what are referred to as factory farms These are very large scale farms often with thousands of animals at a given time The waste thes
30. ays in which they can reduce water usage GLO B5 C2 C5 3 0 1a Ask questions that lead to investigations of living things objects and events in the local environment GLO A1 C2 C5 3 0 1b Make predictions based on observed patterns collected data or data provided from other sources GLO A1 C2 3 0 4a Carry out a plan and describe the steps followed GLO C2 3 0 5b Use tools to observe measure and construct GLO C2 C3 C5 3 0 5d Estimate and measure the passage of time using standard units GLO C2 C3 C5 Include seconds minutes hours 3 0 7a Draw a simple conclusion based on their observations GLO A1 A2 C2 58 4 0 1a Ask questions that lead to investigations of living things objects and events in the local environment GLO A1 C2 C5 4 0 1b Make and justify predictions based on observed patterns collected data or data provided from other sources GLO A1 C2 4 0 4a Carry out a plan and describe the purpose of the steps followed GLO C2 4 0 5a Select and use tools to observe measure and construct GLO C2 C3 C5 4 0 7a Draw a conclusion based on evidence gathered through research and observation GLO A1 A2 C2 4 4 14 Describe effects of wind water and ice on the landscape GLO D5 E3 4 4 15 Identify natural phenomena and human activities that cause significant changes in the landscape GLO B5 D5 E3 5 0 1C Identify practical problems to solve GLO C3 5 0 4A Carry out with guidance pro
31. bath Repair all leaking faucets A leak of only one drop per second wastes about 10 000 litres of water each year that s enough water for 16 baths each month Most leaks are easy and inexpensive to fix Dont run the tap while shaving brushing teeth or doing dishes Partially fill the basin with hot water you l save energy and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions 49 14 Wash your clothes in cold water When you wash clothes in cold rather than hot water you use go percent less energy Appliances and Lighting 15 16 17 18 19 20 2I 22 23 Turn off lights when they are not needed If no one s using a room why keep it lit Use timers and solar and motion sensors to turn lights on and off automatically Turn off appliances when they re not being used When no one s watching TV listening to the stereo or using computer equipment turn them off You ll save energy and money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Use compact fluorescent lighting These lights consume up to 75 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs produce less waste heat and last up to 10 times longer Use a microwave instead of your conventional oven Microwave cooking consumes much less energy and produces much less waste heat than your stove Convection ovens use up to 30 percent less energy than standard ovens Toasters ovens and slow cookers are also more energy efficient than most conventional ovens
32. cational resource kit and the website in your answer Green Kids in children changing the world 54 STUDENT EVALUATION FORM We want to know what you think about the play Ebb amp Flo Please fill out this evaluation form feel free to use the back if you need more space and ask your parents or teacher to return it to us by fax at 204 940 4749 or mail it to Green Kids 670 776 Corydon Ave Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3M 0Y1 You may also e mail feedback to us at jeff greenkids com 1 Please rate Ebb amp Flo on ascale of 1 to 10 in terms of its educational value as well as its entertainment value Educational Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic Entertainment Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic 2 What did you like best about the show and why 3 What did you like least about the show and why 4 Were you able to incorporate elements of the educational resource kit into your curriculum If yes which activities and how did you incorporate them If no why not 5 What would like to see in future Green Kids programming Please consider the play as well as the educational resource kit and the website in your answer Green Kids ix children changing the world 55 GREEN KIDS BOOKING FORM To book your show for next year please return this form as soon as possible to us at Green Kids 670 776 Corydon Ave Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3M 0Y 1
33. cedures that comprise a fair test GLO C2 Include controlling variables repeating measurements to increase accuracy and reliability 5 0 5A Make observations that are relevant to a specific question GLO A1 A2 C2 5 4 02 Describe how weather conditions may affect the activities of humans and other animals GLO D5 5 4 18 Recognize that climates around the world are ever changing and identify possible explanations GLO B5 D5 E2 E3 6 3 18 Describe factors that affect the consumption of electrical energy and outline an action plan to reduce electrical energy consumption at home at school or in the community GLO B5 C4 E4 6 3 19 Describe ways in which electricity has had an impact on daily life GLO B1 B2 B5 7 1 06 Identify environmental social and economic factors that should be considered in the management and preservation of ecosystems GLO B1 B5 D2 E2 7 1 08 Compare photosynthesis to cellular respiration and explain how both are part of the cycling of matter and the transfer of energy in ecosystems GLO A2 C6 D2 E4 Include photosynthesis water carbon dioxide light energy sugar oxygen in the presence of chlorophyll cellular respiration sugar oxygen water carbon dioxide energy 8 4 01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of water systems GLO C6 D5 Include heat capacity fresh water salt water convection Coriolis effect global water cycle drainage system w
34. d how do the residents of the city and the suburbs spend their time In one neighbourhood lots of gardeners are out working in their yards Many of them are using weed killers and insect sprays to keep the lawns pretty The next rain will wash these poisons into the little creeks nearby and then into the Red and Assiniboine Rivers One father is teaching his daughter how to change antifreeze in their truck They pour out the used antifreeze into the driveway Antifreeze is sweet tasting and can poison animals that lick it It can also get into the nearby creek and poison the fish Nearby a boy washes the family car The soapy water rushes down the driveway into the storm drain the storm drain empties into the river The grease and grime on a car contains asphalt from the roads asbestos from the brakes rubber particles from the tires toxic metals and rust If the boy had gone to the local car wash the water would have been treated before it returned to the river Next door a family is cleaning out their garage They find an old rusty can with a tattered skull and crossbones label still stuck on it What could it be It looks dangerous and they want to get rid of it before someone gets hurt But how Emily gets an idea Let s pour it down the drain out by the curb so the mysterious liquid goes down the storm drain The poison is out of sight but is headed for one of the rivers On nice days many people head down to the river Some zo
35. dal energy harnesses the power of the tides caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon on the oceans When a tidal change causes the water level on one side of a dam to be higher than it is on the other side the pressure of the higher water increases The water is then channeled through a turbine in the dam to power an electric generator and produce electricity Wave Energy Wave energy harnesses the energy from waves caused by wind Similar to direct wind power technology areas that have stronger winds offer more wave energy Compared to other alternative energy options technology in this area is in the earlier stages of development As always the best way to make sure our need for electricity doesn t harm the planet is to use less of it What are some ways to conserve and use less energy making the demand for hydroelectricity and other energy sources less extreme Sources Climate Solutions www climatesolutions org Alternative Energy Institute Inc www altenergy org Crest Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology www crest org index html The Myth of Hydroelectricity as Green Energy by R John Gibson Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists summer 2002 http en wikipedia org wiki Hydroelectricity 34 Activity Energy are you doing your part Grades 3 and up Time An hour and some time at home as well Materials Energy handout Objective This acitivity will h
36. e animals create is often too much to be reused as fertilizer or naturally absorbed into the ground in a safe way Despite efforts to store it safely there are often leaks that contaminate groundwater and other water sources Scientists and farmers are always at work to solve the problems of water shortages and pollution There are several innovations in agriculture that promise to help produce more food while using the least possible water and creating the least possible waste Hydroponics is just one of those solutions Hydroponic Production Hydroponics is a method of farming without soil Instead of soil plants are grown in chemical nutrient solutions and supported by porous materials such as peat moss and sand The most commonly grown hydroponic produce are tomatoes lettuce herbs cucumbers and peppers A commercial hydroponic operator uses about 5 percent of the water and a fraction of the land needed to produce an equivalent amount of produce in traditional agriculture 30 6690 Activity Grow your own T omatoes Grades All ages Time First 20 minutes then lots of growing time Materials Tomato seeds Pot or other container Drainage material like small rocks Soil Water Objective This exercise will give your students an experience with their own organic farming and a sense of accomplishment of growing their own food It will also give them an experience of water at work Tomatoes are delicious
37. elp your students identify the use of energy in their home and how they can decrease their energy use The following exercise and tips were developed by Natural Resources Canada as part of its One Tonne Challenge for all Canadians to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by one tonne Have your students try this exercise at home or at school At home they1l need help from their parents At school theyll need assistance from the schools caretaker There is a list of tips that students can act on themselves The full list of corresponding tips can be found in the resource section The less energy we all use the less stress we put on our environment Do you use more energy than you need to at home or school This is your chance to investigate To answer these questions youll need to help from your parent or school custodian Remind them that you l be helping them save energy and money Fill out the forms together and go through the tips at the end to find out how you can play a part in reducing greenhouse gases and climate change Temperature Control Question Yes No Tip If your home has a furnace is the filter cleaned regularly I Are there any air leaks around your home s windows and doors 2 Are your basement attic and walls insulated 3 Do you have a programmable thermostat 4 Are there any ceiling fans in your home a Do you have an air conditioner in your home 6 Do your parents regularly clean the
38. en it ends up on land it will either soak into the earth and become part of 16 the ground water or it may run over the soil and collect in the oceans lakes or rivers where the cycle starts all over again Evaporation Ever seen steam of the sidewalk after rain on a hot day Ever boil a kettle of water for tea and see the steam come out while it blows like a whistle These are examples of evaporation In the water cycle the source of energy for evaporation is primarily solar radiation In other words the sun The sun heats up the water in a lake or river or ocean and turns the liquid into steam The steam then goes into the air Condensation When the water vapor in the air given off by evaporation gets cold and changes back into liquid it forms clouds This is called condensation You can see the same sort of thing at home pour a glass of cold water on a hot day and watch what happens Water forms on the outside of the glass That water didn t somehow leak through the glass It actually came from the air Water vapor in the warm air turns back into liquid when it touches the cold glass Transpiration Do plants sweat Well sort of people perspire sweat and plants transpire Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water out of their leaves Transpiration gives evaporation a bit of a hand in getting the water vapor back up into the air Activity Mame that step of the Water Cycle Grades K 4 Time 1
39. er even though only about 20 gets is used for food preparation of food Even the water in your toilet bowl is drinkable water When large parts of the world don t have access to drinking water do you think it s a good idea for us to flush drinking water down the toilet bowl How could we better use our drinking water 20 Activity Water in the World Quiz Grades 3 8 Time 15 minutes Materials Water Quiz handout Objective This quiz will help your students begin to think about how water is treated and accessed differently throughout the world It will also help them begin to consider their own water use in relation to the amount of water in the world This quiz can also be done in groups If students are not sure of the answers they can look it up if there is time and a computer After the quiz is completed talk about some of the answers What does it mean to have to walk miles to get clean water everyday How much do you know about water use around the world See if you can answer the following questions correctly 1 Although a person can live without food for more than a month a person can only live without water for approximately a one day b one week c two weeks 2 Diseases related to unsafe water inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene worldwide leads to a human death a Every 15 seconds b Every 15 hours c Every 15 days 21 3 The number of people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water i
40. er humans for the first time A fishy tale leads to waste dumping Scene 11 Ready for the run off Scene 12 Pesticides and purity down on the farm Scene 13 Proteus and the dilemma of being industrious Scene 14 Getting charged in the clouds Flo is attracted to power Scene 15 Proteus raps on power sources Scene 16 Between the dessert and the bath tub Scene 17 Mucked up and stuck in oil sand tailings Scene 18 Any suggestions on cutting back wastage USING OUR KIT If you are looking at this educational resource kit before you and your students have seen the play Ebb amp Flow we encourage you to continue reading through the kit first or at the very least review the Table of Contents This will give you an understanding of some of the key concepts and ideas explored in the play as well as give you some ideas about how you can implement some of the activities that follow into your classroom curriculum We suggest you review the Terms to know and Teach key concepts of the play with your students before seeing the play so that they are prepared to understand what they are seeing It is also important to be familiar with many of these concepts before pursuing any of the other activities in this kit This will help to reinforce the important messages that have been revealed to them in the play The kit is written to speak directly to children but we do not necessarily recommend handing out the wh
41. from one state to another and back again GLO C2 D3 D4 E3 Include addition or removal of heat 2 2 15 Recognize that the states of solids and liquids remain constant in some circumstances but may change in other circumstances GLO D3 E3 2 4 01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of air and water GLO C6 D4 D5 Include wind air current temperature changes of state water cycle freeze melt condense evaporate sources of drinking water pollution 2 4 06 Observe and identify examples of water in the environment GLO C2 D5 2 4 07 Describe evidence of water changing state and recognize that these changes are part of the water cycle GLO D4 D5 E2 E3 2 4 08 Investigate to determine factors that cause things to dry quickly or slowly GLO C2 D5 E3 2 4 09 Identify sources of drinking water and explain how this water is distributed in one s own and in other communities GLO B1 D5 E2 2 4 10 Describe different uses of water by humans GLO B1 2 4 11 Explain and appreciate the importance of clean air and water for humans plants and animals GLO B5 D2 2 4 12 Identify substances that pollute air and water and describe ways of reducing such pollution GLO B3 B5 D3 D5 2 4 13 Recognize that clean water is an increasingly scarce resource in many parts of the world and describe consequences of a shortage of clean water GLO B1 B3 B5 2 4 14 Record personal use of water and identify w
42. fy the role of water in weather and how weather is effected by global warming First hand out the weather sheet if you decide to use it This is especially good for younger children to help identify and understand what weather is Have students identify the different weather they see Do all of these weather occurrences happen where you live When do they happen If they don t happen where you live where in the world do they happen After you finish the sheet have a discussion about the change in weather Ask your students their opinion What s wrong with Global Warming Isn t warmer better I wouldn t mind if the winters weren t so cold Make a list of the average weather in your region by the different seasons What is the normal temperature range for summer winter spring and fall What are the normal weather occurrences during the different seasons i e snow storms rain fall tornadoes What are the activities we do that are impacted by the weather What sports are dependent on the weather What animals in our world are impacted by the weather Now talk about how those temperatures might change due to global warming How will your seasonal activities be affected by the change in temperature How will the animals in the region be affected How would an increase or decrease in weather occurrences affect your daily life For older students this review will be useful Also be sure to review the difference between weather and c
43. his quiz and see how they do Sources www ecomentors ca 15 THE WATER CYCLE So where does your water come from For many of us water simply flows from a faucet But d think about it It must come from someplace first Drinking water can come from two places surface water which mostly comes from the water in lakes reservoirs and rivers or groundwater which mostly comes from wells How does the water get into the ground rivers and lakes in the first place Water on earth is constantly on the move recycling over and over again This is called the water cycle TAIE Gycle t Water 7 ay a rage in the atmosph s Condenaal on Sublimation Evapotr g p f A J U S Dop the of Ground water storage U S Geological http ga water usgs gov edu watercycle htmi Illustration by John M Evans USGS Colorado District The above diagram is very detailed but the principles of the water cycle are always the same Precipitation Precipitation occurs when so much water has condensed that the air cannot hold it anymore This is where our play Ebb and Flo begins Ebb and Flo are two rain drops that have accumulated in the clouds and fall to earth In the water cycle the clouds get heavy and water falls back to the earth in the form of rain hail sleet or snow Collection When water falls back to earth as precipitation it may fall back in the oceans lakes or rivers or it may end up on land Wh
44. ientific inquiry including striving to assess a problem or situation accurately by careful analysis of evidence gathered evaluated inferences and conclusions in a critical minded fashion and stewardship including accepting individual responsibility for impact on the environment and identifying potential conflicts between TERMS TO KNOW AND TEACH CARBON DIOXIDE CO3 Carbon dioxide is a naturally produced gas that is used by all animals plants fungi and microorganisms during respiration breathing Plants use it during photosynthesis a process by which plants breath in carbon dioxide and breath out oxygen In modern times carbon dioxide is also generated as a byproduct of the combustion of fossil fuels or vegetable matter among other chemical processes Due to human activities such as the combustion of fossil fuels and deforestation the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has increased by about 35 since the beginning of the age of industrialization CARBON SINKS Because it CO3 is such an important part of the environment the Earth has a natural way of regulating the amount of CO and how it exists in our atmosphere The natural regulators are known as carbon sinks and the biggest sinks are the oceans The oceans absorb CO that is naturally given off and dissolves it But because of the excess amount of CO2 in our atmosphere due to human behaviour gas solubility decreases and water temperature increa
45. in Canada each of us uses about 350 litres of water a day It is important to realize that using water also uses energy Water has to be cleaned and pumped to your home Once it is used it must be cleaned again and pumped back into the environment Therefore the more water you use the more energy you are using Hot water uses energy to heat it The more hot water you use the more energy you are wasting We use hot water when we take a shower when we wash our hands when we do the laundry and when we cook Just by taking shorter showers and washing our clothes in cold water we can save a lot of energy THINKING OUT SIDE T HE BOWL In many parts of the world and increasingly North America people are rethinking their daily use of potable water One invention that is helping them is the sink toilet combo that optimizes water use This inventive toilet allows you to pool and keep the water used to wash your hands after you use the bathroom recycling the water to be used in the back of the toilet and the bow the next time you flush This is just one way of reducing wasted water But not everyone can get a new toilet You can make your toilet an environmentally toilet today Just put two bricks or a 2 litre bottle in the tank at the back of the toilet This will take up space and require less water to refill Make sure you get help from your parent or guardian before doing this Can you think of any other ways you can reduce your wate
46. is table After 5 Minutes After 10 Minutes After 15 Minutes Overnight Specific learning outcomes 2 0 4a 2 0 5a 2 0 5b 2 0 Sc 2 0 5e 2 0 6a 2 0 6b 2 0 8a 2 2 01 2 2 02 2 2 05 2 2 11 2 2 13 2 2 14 2 4 01 2 4 07 2 4 08 3 0 la 3 0 4a 3 0 5b 3 0 5d 3 0 7a 4 0 la 4 0 1b 4 0 4a 4 0 5a 4 0 7a 5 0 1C 5 0 4A 5 0 5A 7 1 08 8 4 06 General Learning Outcomes Al A2 C2 C3 C5 C6 D2 D3 D4 DS D6 El E2 E3 E4 19 WHY WATER So what s the big deal with water Why is it so important The truth is our planet s ecosystem exists in a delicate balance and water is vital to the survival of most living things Every animal on earth needs water to survive as do plants When we think of water we picture it in its liquid form but as we see through the adventures of Ebb and Flow water it exists as a solid ice liquid water and gas steam 80 of the planet is covered by water in one of those states and they are all important to our environment and ecosystem The Water Cycle which we talked about earlier is the amazing process through which water is used and reused on our planet It also means that the amount of water is a finite amount we cannot make more The same amount of water that was on the planet when the dinosaurs roamed the earth is the same amount of water on the planet today That means the water you drink today was in the water cycle of this planet when the brontosauraus was wal
47. king around when the first humans appeared when explorers discovers North America when Canada first became a country that water has been around a long time The world population has grown a lot in the last 10 000 years with most of that growth taking place in the last 100 years Think about this in 1927 the world population was around 2 billion people In 2009 it is close 6 5 billion The population of the planet has more than tripled in the last 100 years but the amount of water has stayed the same It is no wonder then that there are parts of the world where clean drinking water is hard to find Because not only are there a lot more people sharing the water now but of all the water on Earth less than 1 can be used for consumption Ina typical city in the developed world water is transported through a distribution network of buried pipes Smaller pipes bring water into your house However many areas of the world do not have municipal water supply system such as this In fact over 1 1 billion people do not have access to clean water In many developing countries especially Africa people must collect water from open sources and wells which can often be contaminated This leads to the spread of waterbourne diseases and in adequate hygiene POTABLE WATER Potable water is water that is clean enough to be safe for drinking and food preparation In most developed countries like Canada all water in our home is delivered as potable wat
48. limate Discuss how ecological changes are leading to more extreme weather How are different regions more or less equipped to deal with extreme weather How does the economic status of a region affect its disaster preparedness Source Thornhill J 2007 This is My Planet The Kids Guide to Global Warming Toronto Maple Leaf Press Specific Learning Outcomes K 1 07 1 4 01 1 4 02 1 4 09 1 4 10 1 4 14 1 4 16 2 4 01 2 4 04 3 1 08 3 4 06 3 2 10 4 1 02 4 1 07 4 1 13 4 1 14 5 4 01 5 4 02 5 4 08 5 4 09 5 4 16 5 4 17 5 4 18 7 1 01 7 1 05 8 4 05 8 4 12 1 KH 019 7 KL 027 General Learning Outcomes B1 B3 B5 C1 C6 C8 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 E1 E2 E3 E4 27 What is Weather Below are pictures of different weather or weather related events Can you name them Which of these events happen where you live When do they happen What kind of weather do you see that is not pictured above How do you think it would affect the way we live if the weather we are used to started to change 28 WATER AT WORK AGRICULTURE In addition to needing water daily to drink and wash with water is also essential for g y the production of food Various forms of agriculture practiced on about half of Earth s land surface provide most of the food that over 6 billion people eat Agriculture also provides much of the fiber for cotton wool and linen clothing There are different ways that water is used and harnessed in agricultu
49. ole kit to your students While that is one option you can save paper and tailor your lessons to the needs of your students by picking and choosing certain lessons and activities FOR EDUCATORS e Exercises in this kit correspond with the Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes for K 8 Exercises include reference codes of specific and general learning outcomes which are fully defined at the back of the kit e Exercises for students K 2 focus particularly on developing an appreciation of science including the role of science in our everyday lives as well as stewardship including examples of how we can help the environment e Exercises for grades 3 5 have an emphasis on an appreciation of science including recognizing that scientific theories help explain how and why things happen planning their actions to take into account or limit possible negative and or unintended effects becoming sensitive to the impact they are having on others and or the environment looking beyond immediate effect result of an activity to identify related effects on others and or the environment Our kit also examines stewardship including changes we can make to protect the environment and recognizing that individual actions are important contributions to many larger community issues e Exercises for grades 6 8 focus on an appreciation of science including recognition of the potential conflicts of differing points of view on specific science related issues sc
50. om up and down the river in motorboats and don t notice that a little engine oil leaks into the water A group of friends have spread blankets along the banks for a beach party Lots of families are picnicking in Assiniboine and Kildonan Parks too Some of these people have left garbage on the shore With the next storm their garbage will wash into the river On the shore a person fishing snags a hook on a log and breaks off the nylon fishing line 52 OTHER RESOURCES TO EXPLORE You Are the Earth Know the Planet So You Can Make It Better by David Suzuki Eco Fun Great Projects Experiments and Games for a Greener Earth by Dr David Suzuki Kathy Vanderlinden Canadian Global Change Program www globalcentres org cgcp Canadian Nature Federation www cnf ca Canadian Wildlife Federation www cwf fcf org Canadian Wind Energy Association www canwea ca David Suzuki Foundation www davidsuzuki org kids Earth Day Canada www earthday ca Eco Kids www ecokidsonline com Eco Mentors www ecomentors ca pub Eco voyageurs www ecovoyageurs com Evergreen Foundation www evergreen ca Fort Whyte Centre www fortwhyte org Green Group www green group com Green Kids www greenkids com Green Learning www greenlearning com Green Teacher www greenteacher com Know H2O www knowh2o0 org Mad Science www madscience org Manitoba Conservation www gov mb ca conservation National Geographic Magazine www nationalgeographic com ngkids The Pembina Institu
51. ontamination from the soil This can infect our drinking water and cause huge problems Chemical pollution Industrial and agricultural work involves the use of many different chemicals that can run off into water and pollute it For example metals and solvents from industrial work can pollute rivers and lakes These are poisonous to many forms of aquatic life and may slow their development make them infertile or even result in death Another chemical pollutant is pesticides that are used in farming to control weeds insects and fungi Run offs of these pesticides can cause water pollution and poison aquatic life Subsequently birds humans and other animals may be poisoned if they eat infected fish Petroleum is another form of chemical pollutant that usually contaminates water through oil spills when a ship ruptures Oil spills usually have only a localized affect on wildlife but can spread for miles The oil can cause the death of many fish and stick to the feathers of seabirds causing them to lose the ability to fly 39 There are also many causes of water pollution Many are made worse by things we do everyday in our households or by the way we travel or the things we buy Here are some of the causes of water pollution Sewage and waste water Domestic households industrial and agricultural practices produce wastewater that can cause pollution of many lakes and rivers Sewage is the term used for wastewater that often contains feces urine
52. ose houses flows into septic tanks under the ground One homeowner has not maintained the septic tank and the poorly treated sewage seeped into the river To meet the electricity needs of the city area officials decided they would need to generate more power They obtained coal from Estevan and set up a generating station at Brandon The coal was mined in open pits and rainwater soaked the land the piles of wastes and scraps from mining This made the rainwater become acidic sort of like strong vinegar Then the acid water trickled back into the Souris River a tributary of the Assiniboine To burn the coal and produce power an electric power plant was built along the Assiniboine River at Brandon Gasses coming out of the smokestacks combine with moisture in the air to form acids The pollution falls back to earth as acid rain or smog Later potash mines were opened to provide jobs for people further west along the Qu Appelle River a tributary of the Assiniboine Sometimes some of the potash also leaked into the river system Now Winnipeg is the largest city in Manitoba Traffic congestion is a big problem for commuters who drive their cars to and from work Car exhaust fumes just like power plant fumes cause acid rain If a car is not kept in good condition it might also leak oil or other fluids which will be washed off the pavement when it rains or snows and will eventually go into the rivers during rainstorms or spring melting An
53. ple no matter where they live Here are a few of those clean energy options sources Solar Power Solar power converts the sun s heat and or light into electricity or heat Some of the Advantages of Solar Power 33 One advantage is that the sun is expected to last billions of years longer than the fossil fuels found on earth Also the sun supplies enough energy in one minute to deliver the world s energy needs for one year Thirdly solar energy is free we don t have to pay anyone for the sun to shine Some of the Disadvantages of Solar Power Not all parts of the world are ideal for solar power because of geographical location weather and length of sunlight in the day Also at the moment harnessing the sun s power is still expensive Wind Power Wind power harnesses the power of breezes gales and gusts with turbines Some of the Advantages of Wind Power Wind power is free It s also pollution free and infinite so therefore renewable Some of the Disadvantages of Wind Power Many wind generators and large areas of land are necessary to generate useful amounts of heat or electricity Also wind turbines can only be built in places that are reasonably windy and where there s room Other Options on the Yorizon Scientists are not stopping with Hydroelectricity All over the world people are working to find ways to harness the awesome power of water into usable electricity Here are a couple of examples Tidal Energy Ti
54. r use or safely recycle water in your home E G You can collect bath and shower water to use in your garden or use left over water in your pet s bowl to water inside plants 23 Activity How much water do you use Grades 3 8 Time Approximately one hour Materials 2 litre bottle of soda emptied at least one Clock Sink Water use table handout Objective This activity will help students visualize and understand how much water is used in everyday activities It will also help them think about ways they can decrease their consumption of water Split the class into groups of five Bring in an empty 2 litre bottle of soda It would be great to have a bottle for each group but it is not necessary 1 Have the students fill it with water Time how long it takes 2 Based on how long it took and the size of the bottle have the students fill out the table below guessing the approximate amounts of water used 3 Once each group is done go over the answers 4 Have each group explain their answers and how they arrived at them 5 Give them the real amounts to fill in the remaining column of the table 6 How do they compare Were they close After they fill out the table go back through each activity and talk about how they can find ways to use less water Use attached sheet to fill in answers Also think about other ways we can all be environmentally friendly by using less hot water and less soap and detergent Sugges
55. re Dryland farming This is the process of farming on land which doesn t get a lot of rainfall Winter wheat is the typical crop although skilled dryland farmers sometimes grow corn beans or even watermelons Successful dryland farming is possible with as little as g inches 230 mm of precipitation a year but much more successful with 20 inches 510 mm or more Rain fed Agriculture This form of agriculture is based on planting important crops in places where they can capture natural rainfall Some forms of agriculture such as intensive rice and corn production can be practiced only in rainy climates This form of agriculture is one of the most productive Irrigation Irrigation is the application of water to soil that does not have a sufficient natural water source It is an ancient practice that originated has been used for hundreds maybe thousands of years all over the world In order to keep up with the growing population and demand for food irrigation has been greatly expanded throughout the world in the last century Globally irrigation now accounts for 69 percent of water withdrawn for human use and 87 percent of all water consumed In many regions where irrigation is used renewable water supplies have already been exceeded resulting in falling groundwater levels and greatly reduced river flow In some regions the depletion of water resources due to irrigation has reached crisis proportions Drip irrigation Drip irrig
56. rld After they fall as rain each goes onto adventures that illustrate the roles water plays in the lifecycle of the planet Through their experiences the audience learns about the complex and incredible journey of water how vital water is to the survival of every living thing on the planet and how as human beings we are endangering the water in our environment through pollution and over consumption As the challenges facing our environment emerge to the forefront of Canadian and global consciousness it is imperative that we teach children about our environment and the positive impact they can still have on the future of our planet With all of the talk in the media about global warming extreme weather and other environmental crises facing the world the negative news can be scary for children For Green Kids the goal is to see the next generation of Canadians growing up with green dreams not nightmares Green Kids seeks to empower children by providing them with facts about environmental issues in a positive manner and then equipping them with simple but effective tools to live greenly This teacher s kit is a resource to help educators build upon the lessons addressed in the Green Kids play The focus of the live performance is to explain the problems facing our environment This kit is intended to expound on those lessons and begin to discuss the action needed to decrease our negative effect on the planet We believe that by
57. rmer 4 tsp baking powder d barnyard 4 tsp coffee e homeowner diluted yellow food colouring toilet paper f coal pits 4 canister of vinegar g electricity plant 4 canister of vinegar h potash mine 4 canister of salt i commuters 4 canister vinegar a couple drops of vegetable oil j gardeners 4 tsp baking soda k antifreeze blue food colouring diluted 1 washing the car 4 canister soapy water m mystery liquid red food colouring diluted n motor boat 4 tsp vegetable oil 0 beach party assorted litter p family picnic assorted litter q people fishing tangle of fishing line 42 Objective This activity helps bring the problem of pollution close to home by placing it right in Manitoba at the Red River It wil also help students visualize just how polluted the river is and how many different contributors there are to the pollution We dont have too look too far to find water pollution Over the past 500 years Manitoba s Red River has become one of the most polluted bodies of water But whose fault is it In the above section we have talked about all the different forms of water pollution and the causes This acitivty will help students put into context and real terms just who is polluting water and how they might be responsible for their fair share For older students give them the name of their polluter before hand and have them do some research Have them come in with a few sentences or a paragraph on how their pollu
58. rnaces When used properly these fans help reduce the energy we use to heat and cool our homes In the winter you can set the ceiling fan s direction of airflow to push warm air toward the floor where it s cooled and drawn back to the furnace for re heating In the summer change the fan direction to draw air upward cooling rooms with a constant flow of air Set your air conditioner at 25 C For each degree set below 25 C you use 3 to 5 percent more energy This 25 C setting will provide the most comfort for the least cost Clean the air conditioner filter every month Dirty air filters reduce airflow and may damage air conditioners Filters that are clean enable units to cool down quickly and use less energy Keep doors windows blinds and drapes closed on hot sunny days open windows at night The warmer your house the more energy your air conditioner will use to keep it cool Open windows when the sun goes down and let the night air cool your house Make sure your home is insulated properly Check your user s manual or consult with a professional to see if insulating the tank or the pipes is recommended for your home Install low flow showerheads These showerheads are easy to install and use up to 60 percent less water Take a quick shower instead of a bath You will use up to 50 percent less hot water A five minute shower for example uses less than 38 litres of water compared with 57 to 95 litres for a
59. rol on highways Cruise control enables you to maintain steady speeds so your vehicle will consume less fuel and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and you ll save money A 4 4 n m INI P43 Who Polluted the Red River Narrative Imagine that the jar of water was taken from the Red River by a First Nations person about 500 years ago Would you drink from this water Eat fish that came from it Swim init Years went by and violent summer storms often drenched the area High winds whipped through the trees and blew leaves into the water Gradually the city of Winnipeg grew up around the junction of the two rivers Developers cleared the wetlands and the woodlands to build houses and businesses Rains washed loose soil from the construction sites into the rivers At first the city was small Upstream the farmers planted crops to feed the city s growing population Some of those crops grew right up against the banks of the rivers and fertilizer washed off the land and into the water Other farmers kept pigs and other animals in their barnyards As rainwater drained out of the barnyards it carried some of the manure into the little creeks in the area These little creeks such as Brown s Creek Omand s Creek and Colony Creek flow into the rivers As the city grew more and more people began to move to the nearby countryside These rural 51 houses were not connected to the city sewer system Waste water from th
60. s a 100 thousand b 100 million ec LI billion 4 When you flush the toilet you are using the same water amount that one person in a developing country uses all day to wash clean cook and drink about ping ry y a 5 litres b to litres c 20 litres 5 40 billion hours each year are spent collecting water in sub Saharan Africa This amount of time equals how many people working full time to collect water a 3 million employees b 10 million employees c 19 million employees 6 In many areas of sub Saharan Africa women and girls often walk an average of a one mile a day b five miles a day c ten miles a day 7 The weight of the water container that women in Asia and Africa carry on their heads is equivalent to the baggage weight allowed by airlines which is a lbs b 20lbs c 4olbs It takes 630 gallons of water to produce one hamburger and 2 900 gallons of water go into producing a single pair of blue jeans Source www knowh2o org Specific learning outcomes 5 4 02 5 4 18 8 4 14 8 4 15 8 4 18 3 S 103 3 KC 005 3 KG 027 3 KG 030 3 KL 017 3 VL 005 General learning outcomes B1 B2 B3 B5 D5 E2 E3 22 WATER IN YOUR LIFE We all use water We have to But how does your water use affect the limited amount of water we have on the planet How does your water use affect our environment As we have already learned many people around the world don t have access to clean water But
61. s don t wash your hair every time Brushing your teeth Turn off faucet when brushing only use it to rinse Flushing the toilet If you can t get a low flow toilet putting something in the back like a couple of bricks or a 2 litre bottle will take up room and require less water to refill Washing dishes by hand Fill sink and don t leave faucet on Leave stuck on foods to soak in shallow water before hand so less water will be required to scub away Washing dishes in the machine Make sure you are only running full machines Only run at full power when washing pots and pans Washing your clothes Make sure you are running full loads Wash clothes in cold water to conserve energy 1600 6 P 36 Activity Energy are you doing your part Answers Full list of tips trom the One T onne Challenge A Tonne of Tips After you ve completed your Energy Sleuth Inspection Form youl see that there are quick and easy ways your family can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving energy and money Remember every little bit counts Using less energy at home will not only cut our greenhouse gas emissions but it will also help keep our air clean and save money This sheet provides tips that will help each family member meet the One Tonne Challenge Some tips are safe for young people to do others involve activities that only adults should undertake Check the following codes before starting any greenhouse gas reduction activity Codes
62. ses The hotter the planet gets the less our sinks can absorb and the more CO is released into the air by the ocean which in turn makes the atmosphere hotter which makes the water temperature rise which means more CO is released etc CLIMATE Climate is the big picture of what weather is like in a certain region In most of Canada we have cold winters and warm summers The weather changes from season to season but the climate refers to our general expectation of what the weather will be like DEFORESTATION Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non forest land for use such as arable land pasture urban use logged area or wasteland Generally the removal or destruction of significant areas of forest cover has resulted in a degraded environment with reduced biodiversity In many countries massive deforestation is ongoing and is shaping climate and geography FOOTPRINTS A footprint is the impact you have on the Earth s eco system and natural resources For example the more garbage you produce the more gas you use the more processed food you eat the more you are disrupting nature the larger and deeper your footprint In many ways it s great to leave your mark but when it comes to planet you want your footprint to be as light as possible GREENHOUSE EFFECT The Greenhouse effect is when gases such as water and carbon dioxide first allow solar radiation heat to enter the atmosphere When the he
63. system has been so successful Hydroelectricity is being exported to places all over North America However like any technology hydroelectric development can sometimes result in severe environmental consequences The Conseglences of Yydroelectricity Both dams and water reservoirs built as part of hydroelectric facilities disturb normal river movement and process All dams whether used for power generation or for other purposes create barriers to water and may affect plants and animals that have evolved in a river ecosystem They become a barricade to fish migrating upriver Reservoirs can sometimes disrupt downstream fish migration Worldwide dams are a contributing reason to why one fifth of the world s freshwater fish are now endangered Water variations can disturb the habitats of nesting water birds like loons and some mammals like beaver and may also cause shoreline erosion s Dams may encourage changes in temperature and water chemistry in a river depending on location and other related factors This could influence animal migrations along or across the river People worldwide have been forced to move off their traditional lands as a result of hydroelectric facility construction Other clean Sottrcees of energy The truth is we cannot rely on one source of energy The best way for us to protect our water and environment is to develop several forms of clean energy so that there are safe sources of energy for peo
64. te www pembina org Re energy ca www re energy ca Refocus The International Renewable Energy Magazine www re focus net SEEDS Foundation Green School Program www greenschools ca home html Sierra Club www sierraclub org Resource Conservation Manitoba www resourceconservation mb ca 53 TEACHER EVALUATION FORM Green Kids strives to grow develop and improve each year Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and helps us to deliver a program that is relevant to your students and their curriculum Please take a few moments to fill out this evaluation form feel free to use the back if you need more space and then fax it to us at 204 940 4749 or mail it to Green Kids 670 776 Corydon Ave Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3M 0Y1 You may also e mail feedback to us at jeff greenkids com 1 Please rate Ebb amp Flo on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of its educational value as well as its entertainment value Educational Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic Entertainment Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Satisfactory Good Fantastic 2 What did you like best about the show and why 3 What did you like least about the show and why 4 Were you able to incorporate elements of the educational resource kit into your curriculum If yes which activities and how did you incorporate them If no why not 5 What would like to see in future Green Kids programming Please consider the play as well as the edu
65. tion affect water and marine life Have each one read their research before dumping their pollution They can also do some research on how they can prevent their assigned pollution which everyone can share with the class afterwards For younger students the teacher can read the Who Polluted the Red River Story included in the resources section of this kit Have them listen for the name of their polluter and have them dump in their pollution when it is time Fill the 3 litre jar with clean water and place in the front of the room visible to all students Distribute the 17 canisters to different students Ask students to consider that the jar of water is a sample taken from the Red River 500 years ago Explain that you will tell a story about the river Who Polluted the Red River and when they hear the name of their character labeled on the film canisters they should open the canister and empty the contents into the jar If the students have done their own research you can still use the story but edit so there is room for them include what they have discovered Read story and allow time for thinking and questions Encourage students to reflect on the enormous cost and complexity of filtering and purifying great amounts of water for drinking purposes Have students name five possible ways to prevent the pollution of the Red River 43 Activity In Hot Water Grades K 3 Time 4 hour or more Materials Large sp
66. tions for water conservation included as part of the answer key Sources www waterwise org uk Specific learning outcomes 3 0 1a 3 0 1b 3 0 4a 3 0 5b 4 0 1a 4 0 1b 4 0 4a 4 0 5a 4 0 7a 8 4 06 General learning outcomes A1 C2 C3 C5 D3 D5 E2 24 How much water do YOU use Activity How much water do YOU think you use How much water is actually used Bath Shower 5 minutes head 5 minutes Shower with a lo flow shower Brushing your teeth Flushing the toilet Flushing a lo flow toilet Washing dishes by hand Washing dishes machine Washing machine Talk to your group about water conservation How can you decrease your water use when Taking a bath Taking a shower Brushing your teeth Flushing the toilet Washing dishes by hand Washing dishes in the machine Washing your clothes 25 WATER AND WEATHER There are some obvious connections between water and weather When it rains snows hails we see water at work in the weather We also see it when the air is very humid very dry when it is dark and cloudy and when it is foggy and damp Just like everything else water is affected by climate change and it is having a large effect on the relationship between water and weather What is Climate change Climate change is any long term significant change in the average weather that a given region experiences Average we
67. ut this time balance the ratio between polluters and purifiers a little better maybe 3 polluters and 2 purifiers What would it be like if there were many water purifiers Try the game out with only one polluter and several purifiers Does it become easier to keep the earth healthy with each person you add to the helping team Source www water pollution org uk Specific Learning Outcomes 1 0 la 1 1 07 1 1 10 2 4 01 2 4 11 2 4 12 3 0 7a General Learning Outcomes A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B5 C2 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 E2 E4 45 46 ANSWER KEY Je tsi P_IY Activity Water Quiz Answers 1 b 2 solid liquid gas 3 c 4 d 5 water cycle 6 false 7 H2O 8 b 9 d 10 d 11 true 12 b 13 a 14 sven P LL Activity Water in the World Quiz 3 c Answers 1 b 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C 6 B7 C HETEN P 25 Activity How much water do you use P Activity How much water is actually used Filling a bathtub 200 litres Hot shower 5 minutes 100 litres Shower with a lo flow shower 46 liters head 5 minutes Brushing your teeth 20 litres Flushing the toilet 13 20 litres Flushing a lo flow toilet 6 litres Washing dishes by hand 60 100 litres Washing dishes machine 12 16 litres Washing machine 100 litres 47 Ways to conserve water when Taking a bath Take showers reuse bath water in the toilet Taking a shower Take shorter shower
68. ve something that can be reused use it as much as possible This can mean reusing it for its initial intention reusing plastic bags when you go shopping or giving something initially intended for something else a new use like using the bottom of soda bottles for planting RECYCLE Recycling is another way of reusing things You can help recycle by splitting you garbage into the appropriate groups to be recycled Paper plastic tin etc You can also recycle by composting your trash DISPOSAL This is what happens to garbage that can t be reused or recycled Disposed garbage goes into a landfill or garbage dump As you can imagine those dumps get filled up pretty quickly and this is the kind of waste management we would like to see less and less 10 WATER We all know what water is but we might not realize how much water we waste or how little things we do affect the amount of water on the planet Many places in the world do not have clean renewable water sources and in North America we take our water for granted We need to find ways to conserve water including soaking pots and pans before washing keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator rather than running tap water until it is cool enough to drink washing only full loads in the dishwasher and buying water and energy conserving appliances What are some other ways we can conserve water WATER CYCLE This is the cycle by which the earth maintains the limited

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