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Download three lesson plans for free

Posted by KnowH2O Staff on Oct 22 2007

Three lesson plans are now available on our download page for Elementary, Middle School, and High School levels. Watch the blog for updates to any of the existing curriculum.

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Think-Pair-Share Worksheet

Posted by KnowH2O Staff on Oct 22 2007

On page 4 of the curriculum, we suggested a Think-Pair-Share Worksheet. Do you have any suggestions on how to make it better?

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Jigsaw Puzzle Time Allotment

Posted by KnowH2O Staff on Oct 22 2007

On page 8, under Week 1 of the curriculum, we suggested the a jig saw puzzle activity (see below). Did you find that 15-20 minutes was enough?
Option 1: Jig Saw
– Divide students into five groups; assign each group one of the maps or graphs to complete
– Give students 15-20 minutes to complete in class individually.
– […]

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Connect to Prior Knowledge Questions

Posted by KnowH2O Staff on Oct 22 2007

In the first section of the curriculum, we suggested the following questions for discussion:
Connect to Prior Knowledge
While Africa’s need for better water access has been identified by PlayPumps International, students can easily localize the issue by developing a survey to
find out how much their community is aware of water access issues. Ask the students:

Can you […]

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