Almost three-quarters of the world is under water. But most of this water is salty and not suitable for drinking.
Write a letter to the mayor of your town or city about the importance of clean water in your community. To do so, you will research water and why people need it. Here are some questions to guide your research:
How much water do people need?
What can families do to keep water clean?
What can people do to save water?
What are some actions that people in the community can take?
What reasons are likely to persuade people to help keep water clean?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learned in the note-taking boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research water at the library. When you have finished, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your letter.
Step 2. Research
Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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