TEST+TEMPLATE

=Our Precious Water=

//Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies Mrs. Wilson's 4th Grade Class//
This program will demonstrate how much usable water we have on Earth. We will investigate how much water we use on a daily basis as well as compare the USA to other countries usage such as Africa. There will be a discussion for other participating sites as well and we will brainstorm ideas for what we can do to help conserve water.

**//Participants will learn//**

 * =====//How much usable water we have on Earth//=====
 * =====//How much water we use on a daily basis//=====
 * =====//Different Ways to Conserve Water//=====

Science Standards: 3. Earth and Space Science 1. Earth Structure and Processes 2. Interdepen-dence Within the Earth System 3. Water circulates through the Earth's crust, oceans and atmosphere in what is known as the water cycle. 4.3.2.3.1 Identify where water collects on Earth, including atmosphere, ground and surface water, and describe how water moves through the Earth system using the processes of evaporation, condensation and precipitation.3. Earth and Space Science 4. Human Interactions with Earth Systems 1. In order to improve their existence, humans interact with and influence Earth systems. 4.3.4.1.1 Describe how the methods people utilize to obtain and use water in their homes and communities can affect water supply and quality.
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