Lesson Summary Students review the properties of water and identify a subject they would like to investigate in greater detail.  They present the results of their projects to the class to share something new about water. Teacher Background Apply concepts developed concerning water, its properties and its uses. Performance Assessment:  Students conduct individual or group projects and present results to the class. Set-up/Management Tips Keep a master list of students and projects. Students may need additional materials for investigations. Have materials for presentations such as poster boards and computers. Literacy Support A River Ran Wild by Lynne Cherry—use this book to illustrate the affect that humans can have on water quality.  Excellent connection to a study of the NE region of the USA. The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks (134909) Science Stories Read “Moon Dreams.” Scientific Vocabulary The following words are key vocabulary words that will be introduced in this lesson and reinforced throughout the unit: