As we launched into this planner we considered the central idea and developed questions that would help guide us during our unit of study. Let me share with you some of the questions from our Wonder Wall that launched our inquiry process.Central Idea
Clean water is an essential resource with limited availability
Lines of Inquiry
The importance of water to humans and ecosystems
The importance of water to humans and ecosystems
The conservation, usage, and pollution of water
The scarcity of clean water in many parts of the world
The scarcity of clean water in many parts of the world
Questions we asked to launch our inquiry
How do people pollute water?
Where does water come from?
How much water do people use each day?
When will we run out of water?
How long should you turn on the water to brush your teeth?
How do people pollute water?
Where does water come from?
How much water do people use each day?
When will we run out of water?
How long should you turn on the water to brush your teeth?