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Operation Water Flow Curriculum Connections

Operation Water Flow Curriculum Connections

Alberta Grade Six Social Studies 6.1 Citizens Participating in Decision Making 6.1.1: Recognize how individuals and governments interact and bring about change within their local and national communities 6.1.3: Analyze how the democratic ideals of equity and fairness have influenced legislation in Canada over time

Bacteria Vs. Virus: What's the Difference? (Grades 11 and 12)

Bacteria Vs. Virus: What's the Difference? (Grades 11 and 12)

The students will be able to distinguish between bacteria and viruses. They will gain an understanding of how quickly viruses replicate. The students will dispel some of their misconceptions about bacteria. The students will perform a lab to further their knowledge about pathogen transmission.

Water Treatment Plant (Grades 6-12)

Water Treatment Plant (Grades 6-12)

Students will state and describe the steps of the water treatment process that must occur before water can be safely used by community residents. Students will compare and contrast the water treatment guidelines used in different water treatment plants. (Some water treatment plants are less stringent on regulations than others). Students will question the practices of their own community water treatment plant with regards to safe water treatment.

How Is My Water Purified? (Grades 8-12)

How Is My Water Purified? (Grades 8-12)

The students will see the techniques that are used to filter their drinking water. They will get an idea of which pollutants can contaminate our water. The students will see the importance of keeping our water clean.