California Academy of Sciences: Earth's Water - A Drop in Your Cup

Our planet’s surface may be mostly covered in water, but how much of that can we use?

In this activity, students will see how water is distributed across different sources, how much can be used by humans, and will brainstorm ways to decrease their usage of fresh water.

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Hydrology

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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Earth's Water

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California Academy of Sciences: Earth's Water - A Drop in Your Cup

Our planet’s surface may be mostly covered in water, but how much of that can we use?

In this activity, students will see how water is distributed across different sources, how much can be used by humans, and will brainstorm ways to decrease their usage of fresh water.

Attached Files