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School Hydration Stations
Provided by: Climate Generation |Published on: May 20, 2021
Activity - Classroom
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Synopsis
- This resource from Climate Generation provides step-by-step instructions on how to secure funding for a water bottle refilling station and gives students the opportunity to research the topic, interact with their peers, and promote their project through a variety of mediums with a focus on Minnesota schools.
- The resource provides links to more information about plastic production, plastic pollution, water insecurity, and grant resources available.
Subjects: Biology, English Language Arts
Authors: Climate Generation
Region: Global, Minnesota
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The project allows students to see how everyday individual choices can add up to large impacts over time.
- This project could be simplified to encourage the use of refillable water bottles using existing drinking fountains as well.
Prerequisites
- Students should watch the videos linked in the webpage resources or have some knowledge about the impacts of plastic waste on human health, other species, and the environment.
- The "Michigan" link may not open properly.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The project can be completed by an entire class, with students divided into groups to complete various tasks.
- This project can incorporate math, language, and art skills when applying for grants, publicizing the event, or tracking the success of the program.
- This project may be limited by a lack of space or other requirements needed for installation. Therefore, you could determine a plan B, such as promoting reusable water bottles.
- To make connections to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Teachers can connect this project to Goal 6, Clean Water and Sanitation. If students are unfamiliar with the SDGs, teachers can use this curriculum guide to introduce them to their students.
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About the Partner Provider
Climate Generation
Climate Generation is a nationally connected nonprofit dedicated to climate literacy, climate change education, youth leadership, and community engagement for innovative climate change solutions. Climate Generation empowers individuals and their communities to engage in solutions to climate change. Their vision is a world of resilient communities with equitable solutions to climate change.
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