Water
Wisdom Student Handout, Name_________________________________Date______________
Hidden Water Wisdom
Discover two hidden
messages about how you can help save water, by following the directions below
and circling the remaining words. Use the Water Wisdom Glossary and Water
Wisdom Tips if you need help.
rain don't pesticides
corn dump toxins butterflies
down the birds drain this paint-thinner pollutes
bread
chlorine-bleach our cookies water and snow carrot
that's
pasta not potato hail cereal sane!
- Cross out
3 specific things that pollute water (besides "toxins").
- Cross out
4 food items made from grains.
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3 types of precipitation that help replenish our water supply.
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2 types of wildlife that benefit from native plants in our gardens.
- Cross out
3 types of vegetables.
turning
toilet off cups aquifer the sponge faucet
while
reservoir brushing silverware your river teeth
is
bowls a great sink bucket way to stream save
water,
it's plates so shower easy, you'll nozzle see!
- Cross out
4 places where water comes from.
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3 things around the house (besides "faucet") that could have leaky
plumbing.
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2 items you can use to save water while washing your bike or car.
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4 things that you can soak in hot water before scrubbing and rinsing the dishes.
- Cross out
1 thing you can put on a hose to control the flow of water.