Water Wisdom

Learning to Save Water

Grades 4-5

Water Wisdom is a fun, interdisciplinary unit designed to teach students the importance of our fresh water, and simple ways we can conserve this natural resource. Use this unit alone or in conjunction with another water curriculum. Contents include:

Student Fact Sheets

· Water—The River of Life

· Water Wisdom Tips

· Water Wisdom Glossary

· Xeriscape—Plant it for the Planet!

Lesson Plans

· Water From the Well

· “Wet” Your Appetite

· Magic Carpet Ride

· Xeriscape Escapade!

Activity Sheets

· Secret Message Cryptogram

· Secret Message Math

· Water Wisdom Crossword Fun

· Water Wisdom Hidden Messages

· Water Wisdom Number Code

Developed by: Tamar Hurwitz

Design and layout by: Sandy Konde

Sponsored by: Arthur and Elena Court Nature Watch Conservancy