The Quest for H2O

The Quest for H2O A WebQuest for 6th Grade Math/Science

Designed by

April Benefield

Heather Bonner

Rebecca Bowen

Bonnerhl.@yahoo

Introduction

There has been a drastic reduction in the supply of water in our local areas as well as our state, over the past ten years. Using a variety of materials your mission is to find out about Georgia’s water usage.

The Task You are a water conservationist whose mission is to discover methods of conserving water in your home, school and ultimately in your community. To complete this mission you will need to gain an understanding of the different uses of water, methods of saving water, warning signs of impending water shortages and water use habits. Use the resources provided to discover information concerning theses topics.

The Process 1. Read the information contained on the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences web page. Be sure to read carefully. 2. Answer the following questions after you have read:

a. How much water does the average person use a day? b. Name the six major uses of water. c. What three simple facts does someone need to know before he/she can conserve water? d. Define Water Shortage Watch. e. Define Water Shortage Warning. f. Name five ways that you can save water everyday. g. Name five ways that you can save water during emergencies. h. Name three ways to save water when doing laundry. 3. Record your water consumption of the six uses for five days (M-F) on the chart provided in class. Be sure to include ALL your water usage. 4. Get into groups of five and attain an average group consumption rate. Create a graph of your choice illustrating the water distribution of the six major uses of water. Present to class. 5. Using the following links or some of your own, discover three facts about water that you did not know. Bring these to class so that we can compile a “Water Facts You May Not Know”. Your Drinking Water: Pesticides Understanding the Water System TESTING FOR WATER QUALITY

Evaluation

The grade of your performance will be determined by the following scoring system: 15 points for completion of the 8 questions

40 points for recording and completing the chart on water usage

25 points group work – graph presentation

20 points three little known facts about water

Conclusion Upon completion of this assignment you will have gained a better understanding of the many uses and misuses of water in your home, school and community. If we all do our part in conserving water, we can help save a valuable resource! Congratulations on a job well done!