AICE The Test

6.  Managing Water Supplies

Enhancing AICE Environmental Management Lessons: Understanding Global Water Distribution

Incorporating the topic of global water distribution into your curriculum provides a robust foundation for students to understand more intricate environmental processes. This lessons will explore the differences between freshwater and saltwater, the distribution of water in oceans, ice caps, and glaciers, and the importance of groundwater and surface water. By examining the hydrological cycle, students will grasp how water distribution influences climate, weather patterns, and biodiversity.

Teaching global water distribution is also crucial for addressing pressing environmental issues such as water scarcity, pollution, and climate change. With a solid understanding of these concepts, students can engage in meaningful discussions and devise sustainable water management solutions.

Join us in navigating this essential topic, enhancing your AICE Environmental Management lessons, and empowering students with the knowledge to make a positive impact on our planet and pass the AICE Environmental Management Exam.

Topics

  • 6.1 Global water distribution

Resources

Time frame

  • Block schedule [90 min class period] – 3 weeks/ 8 class periods
  • Regular schedule [45 -50 min class period] – 3 weeks/ 15 -16 class periods

Daily Agenda and Resources

The agenda provided is structured for block schedules with 90-minute classes. For teachers working with 40–45-minute periods, I recommend dividing each lesson into two parts:

  • Day 1: Deliver the lecture content.
  • Day 2: Use the bell ringer and complete the activities.

This approach ensures full coverage of the material while maintaining the intended balance between direct instruction and active learning.

The goal is to maintain an atmosphere of engagement and enthusiasm, keeping students intrigued by the subject matter and get them to pass the AICE Exam.

Note: All pacing suggestions are estimates. Adjust the time to accommodate for specific student needs and interests.

Day 1 Lesson

  • 6.1 Global water distribution

Objectives

  • describe the distribution of the Earth’s water
  • describe the characteristics of different types of aquifers and explain advantages and disadvantages of extracting water from each.

Instructional Materials

Day 2 Lesson

  • 6.1 Global water distribution

Objectives

  • define the term water security
  • explain the causes of water insecurity
  • explain the impacts of water insecurity

Instructional Materials

Day 3 Lesson

  • Research project

Objectives

  • Group project – water insecurity case studies

Instructional Materials

Day 4 Lesson

  • Research project presentation

Objectives

  • Group project – water insecurity case studies-Project Presentation

Instructional Materials

Day 5 Lesson

  • 6.1 Global water distribution

Objectives

  • describe and evaluate strategies for managing water security

Instructional Materials

Day 6 Lesson

  • Review

Objectives

  • Review 6.1 Global water distribution

Instructional Materials

Day 7 Lesson

  • Evaluative writing – how to write a Cambridge style essay
  • Review

Objectives

  • Students will practice how to write an evaluative essay.

Instructional Materials

Day 8 Lesson

  • Test

Objectives

  • TEST Managing water supplies

Instructional Materials

Exposing students to proper blend of lecture, practice activities and questions is of paramount importance for their success on the Cambridge exam.

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