Ten Day Water Environment Curriculum IN CLASSROOM: TEACHING GOALS & OBJECTIVES Day 1: The Water Cycle 1. Importance of the water cycle. 2. Explanation of its key elements. 3. Video: concept of "Water Quality". 4. What pollution means to the water cycle. Day 2: Dissolved Oxygen 1. Review of the water cycle & the impact of pollution. 2. Overview of dissolved oxygen in water. 3. Lab Demonstration: dissolved oxygen Day 3: Drinking Water 1. Importance of drinking water. 2. Methods of drinking water preparation & transport. 3. Video: "Water Filtration". Day 4: Wastewater Collection 1. Explanation of wastewater. 2. Importance of pre-treatment. 3. Description of a sewer collection. 4. Video: "Deep Tunnel Sewers". Day 5: Wastewater Treatment 1. Importance of wastewater treatment. 2. Explanation of various treatment methods. 3. Video: "H2O - TV Wastewater Treatment". Day 6: Micro-organisms 1. Review of activated sludge & trickling filter processes. 2. Explanation of a biological treatment system. 3. Video: "Micro-organisms in Wastewater Treatment". Day 7: Solids Processing 1. Review of wastewater treatment; end product is sludge. 2. Explanation of various sludge treatment & disposal methods. 3. Video: "Solids Treatment and Processing." Day 8: Groundwater 1. Impact of pollution on groundwater. 2. Explanation of land treatment systems including remedial action. 3. Video: "The Groundwater Adventure". Day 9: Water Conservation 1. Importance of conserving water. 2. Examples of water conservation & proper disposal of household wastes. 3. Video: "Water, the Lost Treasure". 4. Follow up: employment opportunities in the water environment. Day 10: Field Trips 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Water Filtration Plant (Return to Ten Day Water Curriculum Main Page)