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<br />ZINGERS
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<br />This section contains a compilation of numerous ideas for more water-related class or extra-curricular activ-
<br />ities, Some are spin-ofts from the Lessons section and others are simply ideas that the teacher can develop as
<br />time and energy permit.
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<br />Mathematics
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<br />The opportunities for math lessons in conjunction with
<br />every area of the curriculum are virtually limitless,
<br />However, a few unique Zingers include,
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<br />. As a class, or small group, read the school water meter
<br />for a month, record the data and compute the con-
<br />sumption, Meet with the principal and share the
<br />results, Try to reduce water use by establishing a cam-
<br />pus water conservation program,
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<br />. From the data on p, 8 of the Capt, Hydro Workbook,
<br />total the annual precipitation for each year for both
<br />sites, Compare the wet year-dry year cycles with the
<br />residential water consumption pattems, (Data on p, 23
<br />of Capt, Hydro,)
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<br />. Graph and chart the results of the Home Water Con-
<br />sumption Survey, p. 25, Capt. Hydro; Computation
<br />Sheet, p. 10, Isolate a variable, e,g" number of chil-
<br />dren, and use it as a basis of comparison, Hypothesize
<br />the effects of large vs, small families on water
<br />consumption.
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<br />. Using a bucket, measure the amount of water flowing
<br />into a stonn drain on a rainy day, Compute the
<br />volume per minute, hour and day. How many people
<br />could this amount supply per day?
<br />
<br />. Figure quantity of water required to irrigate a given
<br />field with one inch of water.
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<br />Science
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<br />. Grow and compare plants using the French Intensive
<br />Method and the regular garden method of cultivation,
<br />
<br />. Using individuals or small groups, have each conduct
<br />a water experiment for the class and explain the
<br />process involved and the results.
<br />
<br />. Set up an aquarium in the classroom, using local water
<br />flora and fish.
<br />
<br />.. Study the differences in results of washing identically
<br />stained cloths in hot water and cold water; using differ-
<br />ent soaps and detergents in various combinations.
<br />
<br />. Take core samples of campus lawn to check for water
<br />needs; compare the results with the school gardener's
<br />water schedule,
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<br />. Invite the school gardener to explain his campus wa-
<br />tering practices to the class; investigate possible water
<br />conservation techniques,
<br />
<br />. Invite a school custodian to come in and demonstrate
<br />changing a washer in the classroom,
<br />
<br />. Experiment with the lathering capabUities of various
<br />soaps in water from different water systems in the
<br />area.
<br />
<br />. Compare rainfall at your campus with that of another
<br />school.
<br />
<br />. Take an Erosion Hike to spot examples of such water
<br />damage; note whether the impacted area is a natural
<br />selling or one altered by man
<br />
<br />. Compare the data gathered in the rain gauge ex-
<br />periment (p. 13, Capt, Hydro) with that of the local
<br />weather station, Note whether differences are caused
<br />by different climatic conditions or errors in
<br />measurement
<br />
<br />. Make a water wheel and test it in a stream.
<br />
<br />. Locate and research examples of local water projects,
<br />e.g" breakwater construction, stream channeling,
<br />
<br />. Examine various water samples under a microscope.
<br />
<br />. Study wave action in a pool; at the beach,
<br />
<br />. Research several ways of making drinking water safe
<br />when camping or hiking,
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<br />Social Science
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<br />. Take a Water Walk around the school and map the
<br />location of various water.consuming devices.
<br />
<br />. Construct and conduct a campus or community poll
<br />on water awareness and water conservation.
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<br />. Research the development of a major water project,
<br />e.g" Grand Coulee Dam
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<br />. Do a water good deed every day for a week, e,g" wa.
<br />tering the garden, washing dishes, and write a diary
<br />describing your activities and the reactions to them.
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