TEKS & Objectives
8.11.C. recognize human dependence on ocean systems and explain how human activities such as runoff, artificial reefs, or use of resources have modified these systems
7.8.C. model the effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed
We will examine the distribution of fresh water on Earth.
I will model the spread of water pollution through runoff.
1. Watch videos.
2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.
Microplastics These are very small pieces of plastic that pollute the environment. In the water, plastic breaks down into tiny pieces, but it doesn’t disappear. Those tiny pieces are eaten by fish, which are eaten by other fish, and then eventually by us.
Potable Water (poe-tah-bl) Water that is safe to drink
Storm Water Runoff Rainfall that flows over paved surfaces that do not allow water to soak into the ground; it’s the number one cause of water pollution in urban areas
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch The largest of 5 major concentrations of garbage in Earth’s oceans
- Most of trash has been found in the ocean, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is listed below.
- This infographic shows a specific collection, just a small part of what is in the ocean right now.
3. Model the spread of water pollution.
- You can use an egg carton to show how pollution is spread in bodies of water.
- Click the picture below to go to an external website with a detailed guide.
Speaking of water…
The police arrested a bottle of water. It was wanted in three different states.
Solid, liquid and gas.
4. “Water Quality & Distribution 2”
