Humans have a complicated relationship with water. Ask students to think about how they affect water and the environment.
Start the conversation in your classroom by asking your students to complete one of the prompts below. Please upload your files directly to the website or use the hashtag #MyWaterStory on a social media post.
Prompts for 3rd – 5th Graders
Share
Share how the activities you enjoy would change if water were limited.
Record
Record how much water your family uses in a day.
Write
Write a letter to a pen pal asking them about the water where he or she lives and explain how water is different where you live.
Use the hashtag #MyWaterStory or upload your submission here.
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