1. Where Does the H 2 O Go? A WebQuest for 9-10 th Grade (Physical Science/Biology) Designed by Rachna Bhagat rbhaga@interact.ccsd.net Sergio A. Lopez salopez@interact.ccsd.net

2. Introduction This lesson plan was developed as part of the PASS Summer Science Instituted 2005. This lesson will help students understand how and from where our water comes from and where does it go.

3. Learners This lesson is based on the Physical Science and Biology standards, and involves the water cycle and its impact in our valley, physical and chemical properties of water, connections to the laws of motion as related to water, and how it is used to produce electricity. This lesson is based on the Physical Science and Biology standards, and involves the water cycle and its impact in our valley, physical and chemical properties of water, connections to the laws of motion as related to water, and how it is used to produce electricity. The students should have prior knowledge of the water cycle, the essential water is to our development/growth in our area, and some of the uses of water. The students should have prior knowledge of the water cycle, the essential water is to our development/growth in our area, and some of the uses of water.

4. CURRICULUM STANDARDS Students understand that a variety of Students understand that a variety of communication methods can be used to communication methods can be used to share scientific information. share scientific information. Students know tables, charts, illustrations and graphs can be used in making arguments and claims in oral and written presentations. Students know tables, charts, illustrations and graphs can be used in making arguments and claims in oral and written presentations. Students know scientists maintain a Students know scientists maintain a permanent record of procedures, data, permanent record of procedures, data, analyses, decisions, and understandings of scientific investigations. analyses, decisions, and understandings of scientific investigations.

5. MORE STANDARDS Students know repeated experimentation allows for statistical analysis and unbiased conclusions. Students know repeated experimentation allows for statistical analysis and unbiased conclusions. Students know how to safely conduct an original scientific investigation using the appropriate tools and technology. Students know how to safely conduct an original scientific investigation using the appropriate tools and technology. Students know models and modeling can be used to identify and predict cause- effect relationships. Students know models and modeling can be used to identify and predict cause- effect relationships.

6. SOME MORE STANDARDS… Students know science, technology, and society influenced one another in both positive and negative ways. Students know science, technology, and society influenced one another in both positive and negative ways. Students know consumption patterns, conservation efforts, and cultural or social practices in countries have varying environmental impacts. Students know consumption patterns, conservation efforts, and cultural or social practices in countries have varying environmental impacts. Students know scientific knowledge builds Students know scientific knowledge builds on previous information. on previous information.

7. LIFE SCIENCE STANDARDS Students know the amount of living matter an environment can support is limited by the availability of matter, energy, and the ability of the ecosystem to recycle materials. Students know the amount of living matter an environment can support is limited by the availability of matter, energy, and the ability of the ecosystem to recycle materials. Students know the unique geologic, Students know the unique geologic, hydrologic, climatic, and biological hydrologic, climatic, and biological characteristics of Nevada’s bioregions characteristics of Nevada’s bioregions

8. PHYSICAL SCIENCE STANDARDS Students know different molecular Students know different molecular arrangements and motions account for the different physical properties of solids, arrangements and motions account for the different physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. liquids, and gases. Students know identifiable properties can be used to separate mixtures. Students know identifiable properties can be used to separate mixtures. Students know laws of motion can be used to determine the effects of forces on the motion of objects. Students know laws of motion can be used to determine the effects of forces on the motion of objects. Students know electricity is transferred from Students know electricity is transferred from generating sources for consumption and generating sources for consumption and practical uses. practical uses.

9. Process

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12. Conclusion

13. Credits and References http://www.h2ouniversity.org/html/index.html http://www.snwa.com http://www.lvwash.org/ http://water.usgs.gov/education.html http://www.epa.gov/nerlesd1/chemistry/pharma/i ndex.htm http://epa.gov/nerlesd1/chemistry/pharma/image s/drawing.pdf http://www.epa.gov/nerlesd1/chemistry/pharma/ poster-overview.htm