AZventure Summer 2008 Academy

Water: Searching for an Adequate Supply
7.5 Professional Development Hours
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 11, 2008 in Tucson
In partnership with Pima County Natural Resource Division

Water gave rise to early civilizations in Arizona and continues to impact every aspect of our lives. Each Arizonan currently uses about 130 gallons of potable water daily. Is that rate of use sustainable? Explore our historic and current use of water as we reflect upon our water future.

Best practices emphasis: Problem-based learning (PBL), literacy across the curriculum

By participating in this workshop, learners will:

• Evaluate the importance of riparian systems and their benefits to humans, wildlife, and vegetation by exploring changes which occur as riparian areas are eliminated or altered.
• Analyze factors that contribute to a sustainable water supply by reviewing historical and contemporary data and comparing it to models and predictions for the next century.
• Understand the learning process involved in planning and implementing a problem-based learning (PBL) activity by participating in selected activities addressing a water sustainability issue.
• Understand how to address the diverse literacy needs of students by learning to use strategies for differentiating content, process, product, and learning environment.

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