Structured Inquiry Quest
Water in Our World
Explore how water is used to grow food, make everyday products, and support communities. You will also investigate problems caused by water use and pollution and learn how people have developed solutions over time.
Lines of Inquiry
- How water is used in everyday life
- How water is used in food production
- How water is used in manufacturing
- How people and organizations are working to reduce water use
Guiding Questions
- How do people use water in everyday life?
- How is water used to produce the food we eat?
- How is water used to manufacture the things we use?
- What happens when large amounts of water are used?
- How can water use be reduced?
How to Use this Quest
Start with the foundational background article at the top of the Quest. Make sure you have a good understanding of how the water cycle works. Then choose which stream you’d like to explore. Read the articles in order one by one.
As you read, take notes on the most important ideas. Look for connections between what you learn in one article and what you learn next.
Foundations
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Water and Food Production
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Water and Manufacturing
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Water Through History
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Still Curious
Keep exploring! Head to the Cove to investigate more deeply, or use Inquessapedia when you want to quickly find out about a topic.
