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GRADE 8 curriculum
EARTH AND SPACE SYSTEMS - WATER SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION
When living on the shore of one of the Great Lakes it is very easy
to take water for granted. We should celebrate our good fortune
that about 20% of the WORLD’S available fresh water is nearby.
It is difficult to imagine that 40% of the world’s population
live with water scarcity daily. Yet last summer in many parts of
Ontario, especially in Grey County many people experienced severe
water shortages. The wells were dry and some municipalities rationed
water.
Students will study the water cycle to increase their understanding
of weather, erosion, currents, water treatment, consumption patterns,
health and political issues. Without water we CANNOT survive for
more than a few days. Without adequate clean water there would be
few jobs. Water, personal and economic health are interconnected.
STUDENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Evaluate: Students will evaluate human use of water
at the Scenic Caves site and the economic and environmental impact
of the choices made about water in our community.
Debate: Research and prepare data to stage a debate
with the following resolution: "Be it resolved that Canada
should remove groundwater and surface water for export to other
countries."
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