Earth and Space Systems: Grade 8 - Water Systems

1. demonstrate an understanding of how the earth's water systems were formed, the similarities and differences among them, and how they influence the climate and weather of the region in which they are located;
2. investigate the major features of the earth's water resources (e.g., oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, ice-caps, snowfall, clouds) and the effects of large bodies of water on global climate and ecosystems;
3. examine how humans use resources from the earth's different water systems and identify the factors involved in managing these resources for sustainability.

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
The Green Lane		2,3	An Environment Canada web page with current information about climate change, clean air, clean water, nature.
The Canadian Space Agency		1	The Canadian Space Agency site contains up to date information related to Canadian Space exploration. In particular, the Educator's Corner contains resource material, educational links and student activities.
The Canadian Sustainable Energy Website		1	Use this site as a starting point for studies into sustainable energy research and be prepared to follow the many added links.
Ontario Hydro		1	A comprehensive web page that includes a great deal of material about Hydro's power generation.
Cool Site for Kids Only - Natural Resources Canada		1	This site contains games and information about Canada's natural resources, including images of Canada, maps, minerals, geological facts, and an opportunity to pose questions to experts.
Great Lakes Atlas - 3rd Edition		1	A good Great Lake resource.
The Physics Classroom		1	This site includes good graphics, metric units, practice problems with answers, vocabulary links and links to other sites.
RADARSAT WWW Server		1	Canadian Space Agency -- Great Stuff.
Water Cycle		1	Information on the water cycle.
Who Dirtied The Water/Clean Water:Is It Drinkable?		1	Asks the questions Who is responsible for pollution of water resources and the subsequent clean up? and What are some of the most effective ways to clean up dirty water?