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2. 2 Water is all around us - covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface – but it still needs to be valued and used wisely. Every living thing on the planet needs water. In addition, many everyday objects require water to make them – sometimes surprising amounts! (For instance, did you know that it takes over 1,300 gallons of water to produce 500 new sheets of paper?) In this presentation, you will learn that nearly everything on the planet depends on water – from plants and animals, to the weather, to the shirt you are wearing…even the paper in your poster! Let’s talk water…..

3. 3 Once you know all about water - one of Earth’s most amazing and important shared resources – you will have an important job: Pass it on! Share the knowledge!! Here’s how it works: With your poster, each of you has an opportunity to share an amazing water fact with your classmates, your family, your community, and the world! Example poster ideas:  What is the most amazing or surprising thing you learned about water?  How do people use water? o A) Choose a surprising, hidden water use that most people might not know. o B) Illustrate some of the ways that people use water.  Why is it important to be water smart?  How can you be water smart? o A) Choose one tip & illustrate o B) Choose a list & make a poster– i.e. Water smart @ home tips

4. 4 Let’s get started!

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8. 8 Q: Do you drink salt water or fresh water?

9. 9 Let’s go find the fresh water!

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12. So that little sliver of BLUE represents all the water in every river, lake, stream, pond, and marsh on the planet! 12

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14. So you see, If we ALL need water : 14

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16. 16 For more information, learning activities, and contest information, please visit: http://watercontest.org …We all need to do our part. Here ’ s one way you can help ! SHARE what you ’ ve learned ! Draw a poster showing your favorite water fact or tip … or continue on to the next section to learn more !

17. Hydrogen and Oxygen are two of the most abundant elements in the Universe.  (Note: Elements are the building blocks that make up all matter.) Water is the combination of 2 Hydrogen atoms + 1 Oxygen atom. Hydrogen and Oxygen are two of the most abundant elements in the Universe.  (Note: Elements are the building blocks that make up all matter.) Water is the combination of 2 Hydrogen atoms + 1 Oxygen atom. Water Trivia: Did you know…one gallon of water weighs over 8 lbs.?