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Which subject	Biology
What topic	Fresh water
What length (min)	30
What age group	College
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Fresh Water

Objectives

• Understand the properties and importance of fresh water in ecosystems.
• Identify sources of fresh water and its distribution on Earth.
• Analyze the challenges related to fresh water resources and conservation.

Materials

• Textbook: “Biology: A Canadian Perspective”
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and slides
• Handouts with diagrams and data
• Videos related to fresh water ecosystems
• Access to online research databases

Grade/Age Group

College Students (Post-secondary level)

Subject

Biology

Class Size

20 Students

Lesson Length

30 Minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Canadian national curriculum by addressing key concepts in environmental science and biodiversity.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Brief introduction to the topic of fresh water; engage students with a question about their experiences with water sources.
2	Properties of Fresh Water	10 min	Discuss key properties of fresh water; use slides to illustrate points about its chemical composition and role in ecosystems.
3	Sources and Distribution	5 min	Explain the global distribution of fresh water; include maps or diagrams showing the sources of fresh water.
4	Challenges and Conservation	5 min	Discuss the environmental challenges facing fresh water resources, such as pollution and overuse; emphasize the importance of conservation efforts.
5	Recap and Q&A	3 min	Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson and allow students to ask questions for clarification.
6	Homework Assignment	2 min	Provide students with their homework assignment to research a local fresh water source and its current status. Homework will be submitted via email for assessment.

Homework

• Research and summarize the status of a local fresh water source, including any issues it faces and conservation efforts in place. Submit via email by the next class.

Assessment

• Assess the homework assignments to ensure understanding of fresh water issues and solutions without requiring students to present in class.

Additional Notes

• Be prepared to facilitate a discussion based on the students’ homework in the following class.
• Encourage students to think critically about the data they will gather for their homework.

Lesson script