Source: Manatee County School District
Fifth grade students from Daughtrey Elementary were welcomed back to school on Monday with an exciting lesson in water conservation.
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They learned facts about water, why it’s so important to stay hydrated and how to make every drop count.
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Manatee County’s Educational Outreach Water Conservation team brought hands-on activities into their classroom.
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After an informative presentation about wetlands, watersheds and where our drinking water comes from, students were immersed in fun activities.
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Spray bottles filled with water helped students understand the effects of water pollution in the enviro-scape model.
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Sprinkles, spices, and colored water were used as a substitute for fertilizers and pollutants, to show how the rain (water from spray bottles) can contaminate our waterways.
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During the next activity, students used their creativity to design their own t-shirt by coloring one of three designs which was transferred onto a t-shirt right before their eyes.
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They couldn’t wait to proudly wear their work and support for conserving water!
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After collecting a goody bag, students return to class for a full day of learning.
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School administrators or teachers who are interested in hosting these activities in your classroom, please email water.conservation@mymanatee.org.