Conserving Water Through Art

Question	Response
To enhance this resource the following changes would be beneficial:	Students should be given more opportunity to choose elements of the programming.
To enhance this resource the following changes are strongly recommended:	Students should take part in authentic action experiences.

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Consideration of Alternative Perspectives	Good	Much of the information provided is based on fact. The resource discusses the different needs for demands placed on water.
Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions	Good	This resource does an adequate job of addressing the environmental implications of water use in an age appropriate manner. Opportunities exist to connect social influences as students examine the various ways in which water is used.
Respects Complexity	Satisfactory	This resource does address the complexity of issues in an age-appropriate manner. However, some of the solutions offered within the resource are over simplified. The resource is most appropriate for younger children.
Acting on Learning	Good	Students are encouraged to take immediate action within their homes to conserve water.
Values Education	Good	Students are given opportunities to clarify and reflect on their own values relating to water conservation.
Empathy & Respect for Humans	Good	Students discuss the importance of conserving water so all people in the world have enough water. Students work together as a group.
Personal Affinity with Earth	Satisfactory	All of the activities take place indoors.
Locally-Focused Learning	Very Good	Learning is locally focused and made relevant to the lives of the students.
Past, Present & Future	Satisfactory	Students discuss the importance of water conservation for their future. Little emphasis is placed on the issue of water conservation in the past.

Pedagogical Approaches

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Open-Ended Instruction	Good	Although lessons are structured in a teacher-led format, student ideas as a result of brainstorming are an integral part of the activities.
Integrated Learning	Good	This lesson provides opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Science and art outcomes are addressed.
Inquiry Learning	Satisfactory
Differentiated Instruction	Good	The range of activities presented will address the learning styles of various students. Differentiated instruction methods are not explicitly addressed within this resource.
Experiential Learning	Satisfactory	Majority of activities presented are simulations.
Cooperative Learning	Satisfactory	Students work in groups but are not explicitly taught cooperative learning strategies.
Assessment & Evaluation	Satisfactory	Some opportunities for assessment and evaluation are presented for educators.
Peer Teaching	Satisfactory	Incidental teaching arises through group activities. Peer teaching is included as part of the extension activities.
Case Studies	Satisfactory	Some background information is provided for teachers with facts relating to water scarcity in the world.
Locus of Control	Satisfactory	There are limited opportunities for students to choose elements of their own programming. The majority of activitites are teacher directed. However students are able to choose the medium in which they work on craft activities.

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