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Project Based Learning – Water Rationale: The purpose of my project is for students to understand the value and interconnectedness of water. It is essential for students to understand that water connects us all and is vital to life. Water is something that we all have in common. It is a need not a want and it is a valuable resource that needs to be respected. I chose to complete a project based on water because it is essential to life and is something that interconnects all forms of life on our planet. Students need to understand that the choice that people (including themselves) make in regards to water has a significant impact on our environment and ultimately our lives. Students need to understand that they have the power to change the choices that they make, and potentially have the power to change the choices other people make. Through this project, students will begin to see “the bigger picture” at a young age. The students will potentially take this knowledge with them and continue to be ambassadors for Earth as they grow. This project will help students to better make informed decisions and become more socially aware. Grade Level: This project has been constructed based on the Grade 2 Science, ELA, and Social studies curriculum. There is a possibility of extending it to fit with the Grade 2 Art curriculum also. Connections could also be made within the Grade 1 ELA curriculum as well as the Grade 5 Science curriculum. Driving Question: The Essential question for this project is: “How does water connect us?” Broad Goals: Science: Recognize the importance of air and water to life. Recognize that polluted air and polluted water endanger life. Recognize the importance of the oceans of the world. ELA: Listen to a range of grade-level appropriate texts in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes Write to express thoughts, information, feelings, and experiences in a variety of forms for a variety of purpose and audiences