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ACTIVITIES

Grades 7-12

Dive into these water literacy activities for high
schoolers to do at home, at school and beyond!

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ACTION PACK 1

FRESHWATER AND YOU

 

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Create an art project that shows why freshwater matters to you.

 

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ACTION PACK 2

FRESHWATER UNDER STRESS

 

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Create a poster that helps family or friends understand a freshwater risk.

 

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ACTION PACK 3

FRESHWATER ACTIONS

 

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Create a how-to pamphlet for an everyday action your community can take for freshwater.

 

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WORKING FOR FRESHWATER

 

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Choose a freshwater hero and create a short, inspirational video showing how their work makes a difference for freshwater.

 

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ACTION PACK 5

INDUSTRIAL FRESHWATER SOLUTIONS

 

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Build a DIY water filter to explore how industries can treat, reuse and protect freshwater.

 

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MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE FRESHWATER

Explore more freshwater activities from Water Literacy Project partners. Check the recommended age group for each activity.
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FRESHWATER: LIFEBLOOD oF tHE LAND GIANT FLOOR MAPS

Educators can book large-format maps created by Canadian Geographic to help learners explore Canada's freshwater systems, consider their relationships with water, and discover water-related careers. Each map includes a Teacher's Guide, 12 curriculum-linked lesson plans, activities and additional resources.

 

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Canadian Museum of Nature

"FRESHWATER SYSTEMS" VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Classrooms across Canada can join live virtual workshops led by educators from the Canadian Museum of Nature. These interactive sessions connect classrooms with the museum to explore Earth's hydrosphere and the water cycle.

 

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