Muddying the Waters
Muddying the Waters Lesson Plan Time Required: Two 45-minute sessions (plus preparation)
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Objectives
Students will
- predict the effects of sediment on water quality,
- conduct an experiment to observe the effects of sediment on water quality,
- summarize the effects of sediment on water quality,
- generate ideas for reducing sediment in their community.
Related Standards of Learning
Science
3.1.a; 3.1.g; 3.1.j; 3.1.k; 3.6.a; 3.7.d;
4.1.a; 4.1.b; 4.1.f; 4.5.f; 4.8;
5.1.e; 5.1.f; 5.7.e; 5.7.f;
6.1.h; 6.1.i; 6.5.g; 6.7.f
Mathematics
3.12; 3.15
English
3.1; 3.2; 3.10; 3.11;
4.1; 4.2; 4.5; 4.7.a; 4.7.b; 4.7.c; 4.7.d; 4.7.e; 4.8;
5.1; 5.7; 5.8; 5.9;
6.2
History & Social Science
VS.1.b; VS.1.d; VS.1.h;
USI.1.e;
USII.2.b
Materials
For preparation:
- clear jars with lids (1 per student group)
- scissors
- ruler
- white paper
- clear tape
For each student:
For each group:
- 50 ml of soil (ideally from schoolyard)
- stirrer
- tap water
- graduated cylinder or measuring cup
- jar (previously prepared by teacher)
- stopwatch or wristwatch with second hand
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