Science 2: Water

So, how are people fixing their water problems? Sabrina talks about a few examples of how some freshwater sources were good, then bad, then made good again.

Today we continue our exploration of the water cycle by drinking some dinosaur pee. Yep! Well, it's a little less gross than it sounds.

Today, Sabrina talks about the difference between freshwater and saltwater and why freshwater is so important.

Water travels... a lot. In fact, the water cycle is amazing and takes water all over the planet by using evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

So, what happens when there's not enough water? Sabrina chats with us about how water scarcity can cause problems.

Do you know the difference between a river and a stream? Find out in this video!

Water holds important roles of cleansing and purification for humans and more-than-human relatives. Download our water arc to use with students.

Rivers give us water to drink, energy we convert to electricity, and a place for plants and animals to live. But where do they start? How do they change?

Do you know about the different water bodies on our planet Earth? Have you heard of rivers, lakes and oceans?

Learn about different types of wetlands and the important ecosystem benefits they provide for human health and the environment.

site description for Government of Canada: Water Pollution
This page describes the causes and effects of water pollution. It also describes the types of water pollution that are of special concern in Canada.

Learn about Josephine Mandamin, the water defender, who began walking around the Great Lakes to raise awareness about water pollution.

What role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy?

Award-winning Canadian TV series about two eco-adventurer brothers who travel the world to explore humans’ relationship with water. Watch episodes online, download teacher’s guides, or check out their interactive learning portal, Dive Deeper.

This page contains resources for both K-12 students and teacher to learn about water, water sources, water treatment, and the water cycle.

The purpose of this unit is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about water and how it is viewed from an Aboriginal perspective. Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Additional Activities

This video, created by Inside Education, is a review of "groundwater in Alberta. Topics include quality, distribution, uses in the province, and how it links to the hydrologic cycle." (site)

Students will be introduced to the First Nations’ worldview (including water pollution/protecting source water) on water and the importance of respecting and taking care of it.

Teacher can create a free account to access 4 lesson plans on a range of water topics. Each week, our young Cree superhero highlights Indigenous-led environmental projects around the world, showing how Indigenous cultural practices and wisdom hold solutions for our world’s water issues.

A lesson plan from the Government of Alberta that focuses on water resources