ECOSYSTEMS

 

 NATURAL WATER PURIFICATION

 

 

 

 

by VIRGINIA payne

 


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 Introduction | The Task | The Process |Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

 


Introduction


 

 

 How well do you know what makes life possible along the Colorado River Area where we live? There are many complex interactions or relationships between different ecosystems that impact each other throughout time.

Let's take a look!

 

 

 

 

 

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The Task


 

 

 We will explore NATURAL WATER PURIFICATION as an ECOSYSTEM SERVICE.  As we are  located along THE COLORADO RIVER, we will study the  PROCESS ofNATURAL WATER PURIFICATION in our area.  We will learn the general principles of natural water purification and then will apply these principles to natural water purification in our area.

 

 

 

 

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The Process


 

 

Select one of the references and read, study and make notes on main ideas.

    Each student or group must select a different resource.

    You must be able to present the information orally to the class.   

After all of the reference data has been presented to the class we will select those systems that apply to natural water purification in our area and present the information in written form.

 

 

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Resources


Select a Resource to research by clicking on the link below:

Wetlands Values

Wetlands Classes

Wetlands Management

Wetlands Definitions

 

 

 

 

 

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Evaluation


 

 

After all of the reference data has been presented to the class we will select those systems that apply to natural water purification in our area and present the information in written form. You will each write a report on the system chosen at that time.

 

 

 

 

 

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Conclusion


Today we have taken a journey into the world around us. Remember, we need to take care of the world around us so that it can provide us with a healthy place to live!

 

Here is an article on the problems that occur down stream of us on the Colorado River. Think of how we could help with this problem.

 

http://www.uswaternews.com/archives/arcglobal/7heause6.html

 

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