The painting above was done by 9th grade student Cecilia Cervell
Here is the water investigation assessment cover sheet. Please read carefully!!
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Welcome to the grade 7 water investigation website!
Water literally equals life. All living things require it. 70% of our bodes are made of it. A cold glass of it is certainly refreshing on a hot and humid Hong Kong day, but what do we really know about this chemically simple yet truly mysterious molecule?
For the next few weeks, we will be taking a close look at how we use water - particularly drinking water - in our daily lives. Students have been divided into 10 groups investigating a total of 6 different topics:
For the next few weeks, we will be taking a close look at how we use water - particularly drinking water - in our daily lives. Students have been divided into 10 groups investigating a total of 6 different topics:
- Bottled water vs. tap or filtered water
- Hong Kong's water quality
- Recycling practices within the walls of Hong Kong Academy. Where does the plastic we use every day end up?
- Recycling in Hong Kong. Where does the recycling go once it leaves our school?
- Bisphenol A (BPA) - What's all the fuss?
- The current state of drinking water globally - who has access to it and who doesn't?
Below are some excellent resources to get you started thinking about the big picture of water's importance.
Videos
"Plastic Bag"
This is about 20 minutes long but it provides an important perspective on the relationship between plastics and the ocean.
Useful Links
Important resources - please use in your research!
See what other students around the world are working on
http://www.waterplanetchallenge.org/wpc/ Calculate your water footprint http://www.waterfootprint.org/?page=files/home Water science for schools http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/ Water.org - Co-founded by Matt Damon! http://water.org/ BPA information http://www.hhs.gov/safety/bpa/ |
General recycling Info
http://www.recyclenow.com/ Hong Kong related links Waste http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/environment/waste/wasterecycinhk.htm Water http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/water/water_maincontent.html Bottled water company websites http://www.watsons-water.com/eng/co/index.html http://www.dasani.com/ http://www.aquafina.com/ http://www.nestle-waters.com/ |