Single Drop of Water
An engaging project that enriches the science curriculum by focusing on animal classification and adaptation. Students from various areas connect to explore and share unique wildlife from their regions.
Key Learning Objectives
Animal Classification
Students will learn to classify animals based on various criteria, such as physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviours.
Adaptation
Students will understand how animals adapt to their environments to survive and thrive by studying local wildlife.
Collaborative Research
Students will collaborate with peers from other regions, sharing knowledge about local animals and their adaptations.
Subjects
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Students investigate the water cycle, water quality, and environmental impact through hands-on testing and data analysis. They measure variables like pH, temperature, and turbidity, gaining insight into ecosystems, pollution, and the science behind clean water.
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Students explore the concept of watersheds, water sources, and regional water distribution. They use mapping tools to trace their own watershed and understand global water access, linking physical geography with sustainability and human impact.
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Through water audits and footprint calculations, students collect, interpret, and compare data on water use. They use graphs, averages, and estimations to understand local and global water consumption patterns.
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Students examine the global water crisis and equity of access to clean water. Through collaborative activities and data sharing with a partner school, they reflect on shared responsibility, sustainable choices, and community advocacy.
Creative Outcome
In the final phase, students will collaborate on a creative challenge where they envision and design adaptations animals might need to survive future climate change. This will require critical thinking, creativity, and scientific knowledge, culminating in presentations that showcase their ideas through imaginative drawings, models, or digital displays of how animals could evolve to cope with a changing world.
