Year 6 Computing
Doug Nairn
Shelley Hampton
Tim White
Erica Shadiac
Assessment Sheet
Central Idea:
Humans have impacted on the aquatic environment of rivers and beaches. Inquiry into: see Concept Map		 Scenario:
Your cousins, who are moving to South Australia, are going to start up a new business. There are three possibilities:
  1. An almond farm on the banks of the Murray River near Swan Reach
  2. A Cafe near the River Torrens in central Adelaide
  3. A restaurant on the beach front of metropolitan Adelaide
Being environmentally conscious they want to know what water issues need to be considered (problems, causes, solutions) before making a decision. You want them to move here to be closer but you support their desire to protect the environment for your own children's future.
Task:
Create a presentation that will convince others that YOUR water environment is the one to choose. The main focus of your persuasive presentation is the clarity of the issues involved and strength of your solutions for a better future.

KESAB
Water issues

Mekong River - China

Large rivers symposium 2003

Damming the Mekong River

Water for Ecosystems (regulating flows)

Groundwater and Ecosystems

Environmental issues and rivers around the world

Sustainability and Global Environment

Masses of links to resources on rivers

Water - a few solutions