For educators of grades 6-12. The Conserve Water Educators Guide was developed especially for teachers of students in grades 6 through 12. It contains a collection of innovative activities and case studies that will provide educators with the means to engage students in the issues and information that encompass the topic of water conservation. The 15 activities and 10 case studies were designed to be thought provoking and to challenge students to exercise decision-making and higher level thinking skills. Background information offers a hydrologic primer on past, present, and future water conservation issues, as well as case studies ranging from a rancher in west Texas to an ice cream factory in Massachusetts. These real-life examples encourage students to use critical thinking skills to examine different sides of each situation. These workshops provide educators with hands-on experience using several of the activities and case studies. They also learn ways in which the activities can be modified for various audiences.
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