Conserving Water Resources

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Students in Ms. Cassidy's and Ms. Potomski's third grade classes enjoyed a visit form the City of Melbourne's Water Conservation Department on March 23, 2013. The City's Conservation Through Education program provides conservation and recycling instruction by visiting local schools.

Students were introduced to the world of water and recycling through an entertaining, interactive program using the smart board. The students and teachers enthusiastically learned ways they can help educate their families and friends about conserving water resources and recycling in a variety of creative ways.

Students learned interesting facts such as:

How much does a gallon of water weigh?  8.34 pounds

How much water falls on a one-acre lot if it rains on inch? About 7,000 gallons, nearly 30 tons.

What is the name that describes movement of water from the earth's surface into the ground? infiltration or percolation.

What is the term describing the capacity of porous materials, such as sand and gravel, to transmit water? Permeability

Standards addressed in this lesson:

SC.D.1.2.3.1-Understands the stages of the water cycle

 SC>B.2.2.2.2.-Classifies sources as renewable or non-renewable

The tiny pellets in the jar are recycled gallon milk jugs to be used in flower beds to airate the soil