WATER, WATER

EVERYWHERE

Teacher Guidelines ▶ pages 1 – 2

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Instructional Pages ▶ pages 3 – 6
Activity Page ▶ page 7
Practice Page ▶ page 8
GRADE

Homework Page
Answer Key
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 Classroom Procedure: Approximate Grade Level: 1 – 3

1. Distribute a small cup of water to each student, Dixie cup size Objectives: The students will be able to
define water, list the sources of water, and
is plenty. Ask students the following questions for discussion, explain the importance of water for life.
in any order: What is the liquid? How does it feel? Where is it
found? What is it made of? What are some things you can do State Educational Standards*
with it? Is there an odor to it? Is there anything special about it? LB.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.7
LB.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3
2. Allow for responses and discussion. Allow students to drink the LB.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.7
water and ask: What does it taste like? Are there other ways to LB.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.3
LB.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.7
get water besides from a faucet or a cup? Is all water the same?
Class Sessions (45 minutes):
3. Allow for further responses and discussion. Introduce Water, At least 2 class sessions.
Water Everywhere.
Teaching Materials/Worksheets:
4. Distribute Water, Water Everywhere content pages. Read and Water, Water Everywhere content
review the information with the students. Expand on several pages (3), Activity pages, Practice page,
sections of the content, asking students for examples of the Homework page
three forms of water, what sources of water they might be near, Student Supplies: handouts
expanding the water cycle review, etc. Save the final question
Prepare Ahead of Time:
for the lesson closing. Use the additional resources to enhance Pair students for activity.
understanding. Copy handouts.
5. Distribute Activity page. Read and review the instructions. Pair Options for Lesson: Students may work
students. Allow students time to imagine a typical day. You may alone or in groups for the activity. Students
assist students by giving them hints about when and how water keep a water journal for a school day. Invite
a water company rep to speak with the class.
is being used at their home or in the neighborhood.
Conduct demonstrations of melting water,
6. Once completed, the students will share their responses. Display boiling water, etc. Students identify water
a chart of the different ways water is used. Discuss how the uses sources on a world map.
could be reduced or other ways for conserving water each day. *Lessons are aligned to meet the education objectives and goals of
Conduct a discussion about conservation and recycling of water. most states. For more information on your state objectives, contact
your local Board of Education or Department of Education in your state.

7. Distribute Practice page. Check and review the students’ responses.

8. Distribute the Homework page. The next day, check and review the students’ responses. Ask students to correct the
false statements. Students may share their pictures.
9. In closing, ask students: Besides using water for drinking, what is the most important use of water for you? Why?
10. Allow for responses and discussion.
11. On a Friday, distribute the students’ activity pages. Tell students to take them home and record the different times they
use water throughout the weekend, or tell when others use water.
12. On the following Monday, allow students to share their “Water Journal”.

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 Teacher Notes
The lesson introduces students to the “recipe” for water, its importance for life, and other aspects of water
on Earth, including the sources of water. The lesson briefly reviews the water cycle, but this lesson may be
used in conjunction with a water cycle lesson. If possible, simple experiments using water are recommended.
Other connected lessons may include those related to the oceans, rivers, lakes, etc.
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Water
You use it every day. Drink it. Wash with it. Cool
off in it. Cook with it. It helps with growing plants
for food, putting out fires, creating energy and much
more. Without water, life on Earth would not exist.
However, have you ever wondered what the “recipe”
for water is? What makes up water? In addition, water
can be a liquid, solid, or gas. Is the “recipe” for liquid
water the same as solid water? The answer is “Yes”.
There are two chemicals that make up water. Oddly enough, the chemicals are both gases, but when they
are joined together in a special way, they make up water. The two chemicals or atoms that make up water
include hydrogen and oxygen. When they are combined, a water molecule is formed. Molecules are
groups of atoms that make up all substances on Earth.
For a water molecule, it takes two atoms of hydrogen plus one atom of oxygen. The chemical formula for
water is H2O. The small “2” stands for the two atoms of hydrogen. Whenever you hear someone talking
about H2O, they are referring to water. At school, the teacher might ask, “Would anyone like a drink of H2O?”
If you are thirsty, you would probably answer, “Yes”.
A molecule of water is the same whether it is a liquid, solid, or a gas. Water as a liquid is what you drink,
swim in, or use in a bathtub or shower. Water turns to a solid when it turns to ice. The temperature must be
32°F or below for water to turn into a solid, ice. Of course, if the ice melts, it turns back to a liquid.
Finally, water can become a gas called water vapor. Boiling water, above 212°F, turns liquid water into a
gas as the water evaporates into the air.

WATER CAN BE A:

Liquid Solid Gas

A water molecule, H2O, is very difficult to break apart. The bond of a water molecule is so strong, it will
remain together for millions and even billions of years. This is why it is the most common substance on the
Earth and is found everywhere.

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The Sources of Water
Scientists believe the amount of water on the Earth
today is about the same amount that was here during
the time of the dinosaurs. About 70% of the Earth’s
surface is covered in water, and most of that water,
about 97%, is found in the oceans. The Water Cycle
is the process of water falling as rain or snow, being
used by plants and animals, and then evaporating
into the atmosphere to be used again. The water
you drink today may have once been used by a dinosaur.
However, the water in the oceans is salt water and you cannot drink it unless it is specially treated and the
salt is removed. About 2.4% of the water on Earth is frozen and is in glaciers (floating ice) and the polar
ice caps near the North and South Poles of the Earth.
The rest of the water, about 0.6%, is water that you can drink. The freshwater is found in lakes, rivers,
streams, creeks, and reservoirs, which is called surface water. Another source of water is ground water.
Ground water is the precipitation, like rain and snow, that seeps into the soil until it reaches rock material.
The water in the ground is stored in spaces between the rock particles. The ground water eventually drains
into the freshwater sources.
Even in a desert, water can be found below the surface, though it is much more difficult to find. Of course,
the water you drink may be from a faucet, a water fountain, or bottled water purchased at a store. All water
usually tastes the same, and it has no taste—unless you add a flavor to it.
In addition, about 70% of your body is made up of
water. Some living things are made up of 95% water.
When you are thirsty, your body is saying, “Please
give me a drink.” As you play a sport or run around
during recess, your body loses water through sweat,
evaporating into the air as a gas.
During those times, you need to replace the water
your body loses. If you do not drink enough water,
you could become dehydrated, which means your
body has lost a large amount of water. You may
become dizzy, sleepy, get a headache, or pass out.
Even if you are inactive throughout the day, it is important to drink water.
Since hydrogen and oxygen are two of the most common found chemicals in the universe, there are some
planets with water, but it is in its solid form, ice. Ice can be found on the Moon, Mars, in Saturn’s rings, and
on comets. Water as a gas is in the atmospheres of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter.

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Uses of Water
Water is used often,
not just for drinking.
However, clean drinking
water is essential for life
on Earth. In some parts
of the world, people do
not have access to clean
drinking water like you
do. They must first boil
their water or use special
filters before they can
drink it.
Moving water can create
energy too. Energy
from water is called
hydroelectric power or hydropower. The flowing water moves special equipment and electricity is made
for homes and businesses. Niagara Falls in New York helps create electricity.

OTHER USES OF WATER INCLUDE:

Brushing teeth & washing Part of drinks and many foods Dissolving substances

Cleaning clothes, cars, homes Ice cubes to cool a drink Recreation purposes

Flushing the toilet Steam rooms (saunas) Manufacturing products

Believe it or not, the average person uses about 80 gallons of water each day, and most of that water is used
for flushing toilets. Large amounts of water are used by different manufacturers too. For example, it takes
about 2,866 gallons of water to produce one pair of blue jeans, 272 gallons of water to make one gallon of
orange juice, and about 3,600 gallons are used for each pound of butter produced.
Because of the large amounts of water used for dinking, bathing, cooking, and producing products, it important
to conserve and recycle water as much as possible.

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Water Conservation
When you are brushing your teeth, do you keep the water
running? Why? To conserve or save water, follow
these steps when brushing your teeth:
Turn on the water, run the dry toothbrush under water,
turn off the water, squeeze toothpaste onto the brush,
brush your teeth, turn on the water, fill a cup with
water, turn off the water, spit, drink, and rinse out
your mouth.
It is not necessary to keep the water running while you
are brushing your teeth. There are many other ways
to conserve and recycle water. Sometimes you will need
to change your habits, but it will help save clean water for
everyone.

Ways for you or your family to conserve and recycle water:

Clean walkways with a broom, not water Install low-flow showerheads

Use an on/off nozzle at the end of a hose Take 5-minte showers and not baths

Water lawns in the morning/evening Washing dishes, use a sink full of rinse water

Save rainwater in drums for watering needs Fix water leaks throughout the home

Wash a full load of clothes or dishes Reduce water amount for toilet flushing

The very best way to conserve water: Turn the water off when it is not being used.
In summary, water is everywhere and most of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Water is made up of
hydrogen and oxygen and the water on Earth is millions or billions of years old. There are several sources
of drinking water, including lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. However, even though there is
lots of water available, it is still important to conserve water as much as possible when using it.

Besides using water for drinking, what is the most

important use of water for you? Why?

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 Activity Name __________________________ Date _________

Instructions
Work cooperatively with your partner.
Imagine a typical day at your home. It must be a day when you are at home and not at school.
Think about the different times you use water throughout each day. Discuss your day with your partner. In
your mind, go through your day, thinking about when you wake up, eat meals, are in the neighborhood, etc.
Why is water being used? When is it being used? What is it being used for?
Complete the chart below:
Time of Day How/When/Where/Why is water being used?
Morning Time- When
you wake up, during
breakfast, and
before lunch.
Afternoon- during
lunch, in your
home or outside
your home, “walk”
through your
neighborhood.
Evening Time-
During dinner and
after you eat, while
you play at night,
outdoors, before you
go to sleep.

Other times when

water might be used.

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 Practice Name __________________________ Date _________

Imagine the Earth as a pie. Follow the instructions.

1. Use blue to shade in the piece of pie representing the oceans.
2. Use green to shade in the piece of pie representing the land.
3. Use red to shade in the piece of pie representing the frozen water.
4. Use orange to shade in the piece of pie representing freshwater.
5. Tell the percent of water for each source:
All water _____% Frozen water _____% Freshwater _____%

Match the definition with the correct term.

1 Using water to produce energy. A Conserve
2 Rain or snow falling from the sky. B Dehydrated
3 Water used for drinking. C Freshwater
4 The name for water when it becomes a gas. D Glaciers
5 The chemical formula for a water molecule. E Ground water
6 It rains, water is used, it evaporates and then used again. F H2O
7 Your body may become this when you need water. G Hydrogen
8 Water such as rivers, lakes, streams, and reservoirs. H Hydropower
9 Two atoms of this chemical make a water molecule. I Molecules
10 Floating ice. J Oxygen
11 One atom of this chemical makes a water molecule. K Polar ice caps
12 Saving or recycling water. L Precipitation
13 They are found at the North and South Poles of Earth. M Surface water
14 Atoms joined together form these. N Water cycle
15 Rain and snow that seeps into the surface of the Earth. O Water vapor

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 Homework Name __________________________ Date _________

Tell whether each statement is True (T) of False (F).

1 Conserve water by drinking less water when you are thirsty.
2 Most of the water found on Earth is undrinkable.
3 Molecules make up water and other substances too.
4 A person can need water even when they are not thirsty.
5 A liquid water molecule is different than a gas water molecule.
6 Niagara Falls in New York is used to produce electricity for homes and businesses.
7 Water is used in making products like blue jeans, butter, orange juice and more.
8 Freshwater is found in oceans.
9 Water is found in three forms: a solid, liquid, or gas.
10 While brushing your teeth, keep the water running.

Tell whether each is a Use (U) of water or a way to Conserve (C) water.
11 Cleaning cars, homes, clothes 18 Clean walkways with a broom
12 Take 5-minute showers 19 Manufacturing products
13 Parts of drinks and many foods 20 Install low-flow showerheads
14 Save rain water for later use 21 Turn off water while brushing teeth
15 Water lawns in the morning or evening 22 Cooking foods
16 Ice cubes to cool a drink 23 Wash full loads of clothing/dishes
17 Flushing the toilet 24 Recreational purposes

Draw pictures showing water as a liquid, gas, and solid.

Liquid Gas Solid

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 Practice Answer Key
Name __________________________ Date _________

Imagine the Earth as a pie. Follow the instructions.

1. Use blue to shade in the piece of pie representing the oceans. largest
2. Use green to shade in the piece of pie representing the land. 2nd largest
3. Use red to shade in the piece of pie representing the frozen water. 2nd smallest
4. Use orange to shade in the piece of pie representing freshwater. Smallest
5. Tell the percent of water for each source:
All water 70% Frozen water 2.4% Freshwater 0.6%

Match the definition with the correct term.

1 H Using water to produce energy. A Conserve
2 L Rain or snow falling from the sky. B Dehydrated
3 C Water used for drinking. C Freshwater
4 O The name for water when it becomes a gas. D Glaciers
5 F The chemical formula for a water molecule. E Ground water
6 N It rains, water is used, it evaporates and then used again. F H2O
7 B Your body may become this when you need water. G Hydrogen
8 M Water such as rivers, lakes, streams, and reservoirs. H Hydropower
9 G Two atoms of this chemical make a water molecule. I Molecules
10 D Floating ice. J Oxygen
11 J One atom of this chemical makes a water molecule. K Polar ice caps
12 A Saving or recycling water. L Precipitation
13 K They are found at the North and South Poles of Earth. M Surface water
14 I Atoms joined together form these. N Water cycle
15 E Rain and snow that seeps into the surface of the Earth. O Water vapor

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 Homework Answer Key
Name __________________________ Date _________

Tell whether each statement is True (T) of False (F).

1 F Conserve water by drinking less water when you are thirsty.
2 T Most of the water found on Earth is undrinkable.
3 T Molecules make up water and other substances too.
4 T A person can need water even when they are not thirsty.
5 F A liquid water molecule is different than a gas water molecule.
6 T Niagara Falls in New York is used to produce electricity for homes and businesses.
7 T Water is used in making products like blue jeans, butter, orange juice and more.
8 F Freshwater is found in oceans.
9 T Water is found in three forms: a solid, liquid, or gas.
10 F While brushing your teeth, keep the water running.

Tell whether each is a Use (U) of water or a way to Conserve (C) water.
11 U Cleaning cars, homes, clothes 18 C Clean walkways with a broom
12 C Take 5-minute showers 19 U Manufacturing products
13 U Parts of drinks and many foods 20 C Install low-flow showerheads
14 C Save rain water for later use 21 C Turn off water while brushing teeth
15 C Water lawns in the morning or evening 22 U Cooking foods
16 U Ice cubes to cool a drink 23 C Wash full loads of clothing/dishes
17 U Flushing the toilet 24 U Recreational purposes

Draw pictures showing water as a liquid, gas, and solid. (will vary)

Liquid Gas Solid

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