Evaluation

Answer Key for Scientists

Answer Key for Conservationists

Answer Key for the Africa Aid Workers

Answer Key for the Water Mission Volunteers

Research Rubric – (individual scores)

Beginning

1 		Developing

2 		Accomplished

3 		Exemplary

4

Score

Completion of Research Guide

5 or fewer questions were correctly answered

6-7 questions were correctly answered

All 8 questions were correctly and clearly answered

All 8 questions were correctly and clearly answered, additional facts were added

Use of Research Sites

1-2 research sites were used

3 research sites were used

4-5 research sites were used

All 5 research sites were used along with additional optional sites

Depth of Understanding of Research

Student appears unclear about basic facts researched

Student has a grasp of facts as presented in research

Student has firm grasp of basic facts and expands on them

Student has firm grasp of basic facts, expands upon them and makes connections to everyday life

Teamwork - Participation, Cooperation & Leadership

As a team member, showed infrequent participation and cooperation in research sharing

As a team member, shared own research but did not fully participate in research discussions

As a team member, fully participated and cooperated in sharing research

As a team member, shows high levels of participation, cooperation and leadership in sharing research

Attention & Involvement

(video clips or guests)

Not attentive or involved in these activities

Attentive & involved in some but not all of these activities

Attentive and involved in all activities

Attentive and involved in all activities, asked questions to further the discussion

Project Rubric - (one score per team)

Beginning

1 		Developing

2 		Accomplished

3 		Exemplary

4

Score

Quantity of Publicity Piece(s) 

None

1

2

3 or more

Quality of Publicity

Who, What, Where &When

Publicity includes 1 or none of the W's

Publicity includes 2 of the W's

Publicity includes 3 of the 4 W's

Publicity includes all 4 W's

Quality of Publicity

WHY

Publicity has no examples of WHY

Publicity includes 1 example of WHY

Publicity includes 2 examples of WHY

Publicity includes 3 examples of WHY & is enthusiastic in presentation

Appeal of Publicity

Visual and/or auditory

Publicity is sloppy and/or has many errors

Publicity is neat, but has errors in grammar and/or spelling

Publicity is neat, correct and pleasing to the eye/ear

Publicity is neat, correct, eye-catching and holds attention of the audience

Completion of Project Planning Sheet

Project Planning Sheet includes 1 or none of the W's

Project Planning Sheet includes 2-3 of the W's

Project Planning Sheet includes 4 of the W's

Project Planning Sheet includes all 5 W's

Proposal Content

Statement, materials, computer needs, planning sheet, research guides

Proposal in unclear, lacking 4 or all 5 of the requested elements

Proposal is less than clear and lacks 2-3 of the requested elements

Proposal is clear but lacking 1 of the 5 requested elements

Proposal is clear and complete including all 5 requested elements

Teamwork

Participation, Cooperation & Leadership

The team failed to complete a project due to lack of cooperation and participation

Some team members did not participate or cooperate on the project

All team members participated and cooperated on the project

All team members demonstrated high levels of participation, cooperation and leadership

Class Presentation

Some team members were not involved at all in the presentation

Minimal involvement of some team members detracted from the overall presentation

Some, but not all team members presented their portions in an interesting, clear fashion

Presentation captivated the audience with all team members presenting their portions using eye contact and appropriate volume

ANSWER KEYS FOR RESEARCH GUIDES

Research Guide for “The Scientists”

  1. Links: A,D

    What two elements make up water?

    Hydrogen and Oxygen

    What is the scientific symbol for water?

    H2O

    Name the three states of water.

    solid, liquid, gas

  2. Links: A,C

    How long can a human live without water?

    About a week

    Water makes up what % of a human body?

    55-78%

  3. Links: D

    What % of the earth's surface is covered by water?

    70%

    The water covering the earth is salt water and freshwater. Where do you find the saltwater?

    Oceans,Seas

    How many ounces of dissolved salt are contained in 2 pounds of saltwater?

    1 ounce

  4. Links: C

    What % of the world's freshwater is found at the Earth's surface in lakes, rivers, ponds, streams & swamps?

    0.3%

    Where is the remaining freshwater found?

    groundwater, atmosphere, polar caps, glaciers

  5. Links: C

    How much does 1 gallon of water weigh?

    8.34 pounds

  6. Links: B

    Is groundwater always clean?

    NO: May contain unseen substances like hydrogen sulfide, other chemicals, and pollutants

  7. Links: B

    Why can't people drink saltwater for their daily needs?

    Too much salt stops kidneys from working properly

  8. Links: E

    Why do you think so many people ( 1 billion + worldwide) don't have safe water?

    lots of saltwater, but little freshwater on planet
    uneven distribution of rain and other water sources
    contamination of water both natural and by human waste
    poor infrastructure to clean and distribute water
    quickly growing population and demand
    add your own ideas

Research Guide for “The Conservationists”

  1. Links: A

    Each American uses approximately how much water per day?

    50-100 gallons

  2. Links: C

    In the US, which activity uses the most water on a daily basis?

    Flushing toilets

    Which typically uses LESS water?

    A dishwasher doing dishes.

  3. Links: D

    When are the two best times to water a lawn when you are trying to conserve water?

    Early morning and after sunset.

  4. Links: C

    What is the meaning of “xeriscaping”?

    A landscaping method that uses low-water-use plants to limit the overall use of water outdoors.

  5. Links: C

    What was your score on the Home Water Audit

    Individual answers.

    What is the first water conservation recommendation that you will ask your family to adopt at home?

    Individual answers.

  6. Links: C

    Which kitchen tip on the 100+ List surprised you the most and WHY?

    Individual answers

    Which bathroom conservation tip will you recommend for your family and tell why you selected it?

    Individual answers

  7. Links: B

    What was the most surprising fact you learned from the “bottled water” videos? What is your opinion about using bottled water?

    Individual answers.

  8. Links: D

    How can kids make a difference in water conservation?

    Why do you think water conservation helps fight the world water crisis?

    Individual answers, things like change wasteful habits, conserve, start at home & involve family, friends and classmates, turn off water during handwashing and teeth brushing, time showers to shorten them, see 100+ tips, spread the message we have a world water crisis.

Research Guide for “The Africa Aid Workers”

  1. Links: A

    How many people around the world lack access to safe drinking water?

    1 billion

  2. Links: B

    In watching the video of a child's life in Zambia, you saw children doing many chores. Name at least four chores.

    Individual answers may include things like pounding meal, washing dishes/clothes, helping fish, fetch & carry water, gather stones, gather food, carry firewood, herd livestock

    Which chore would you want to do?

    Individual answers.

    Which chore do you think is the hardest?

    Individual answers.

  3. Links: A

    What is the average distance that women in developing countries must walk to collect water each day?

    4 miles

    What is the average weight of the water carried by one woman at one time?

    40 pounds

    If everyone around the world had safe water, adequate sanitation (toilets) and practiced good hygiene like handwashing, how many deaths could be prevented each year?

    3.5 million

  4. Links: B

    The children in the Zambia video worked but they also played. List 3 or more things they did for play?

    Individual answers may include things like swimming, playing with wooden sailboats, wrestling, playing games, coloring, art, drumming, singing and dancing

  5. Links: C

    On the www.our-africa.org website you visited one student and his/her home country. List here the name of the country you chose and the name of the student who made the video.

    Individual answers – Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

  6. Links: D

    How do you think the world water crisis affects women? How do you think it affects children?

    Individual answers

  7. Links: E

    Water Mission serves in Africa and on four other continents. In how many total countries around the world has Water Mission provided safe water?

    Check the Water Mission World Map. 52 countries

    Of the four African countries (Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda) you checked out on the Water Missions World Map page, which would you pick as a place to visit and why?

    Individual answers.

  8. Links: -

    Give your own definition of world water crisis. List some reasons for the world water crisis.

    Individual thoughts

Research Guide for “The Water Mission Volunteers”

  1. Links: A

    What is Water Mission? Copy from the website at www.watermission.org/about-us/our-beliefs/

    Water Mission is a nonprofit Christian engineering organization providing sustainable safe water and sanitation solutions to people in developing countries and disasters.

  2. Links: E

    Name the founders of Water Mission?

    George & Molly Greene

    Why do you think they do the work they do providing safe water to people who don't have any?

    Individual answers.

  3. Links: A, E

    The idea for Water Mission was born out of which 1998 disaster in what country?

    Hurricane Mitch in Honduras

  4. Links: C

    Name some recent disasters where Water Mission has worked to provide safe water?

    Haiti Earthquake (2016), Burundi refugee crisis (Nov 2015), South Carolina flooding (Oct 2015), Nepal earthquake (Apr 2015), Malawi floods (Jan 2015), Typhoon in Philippines (Oct 2014), Ebola in Liberia (Aug 2014), Cholera in Uganda (June 2014), Refugee response in South Sudan (Mar 2014), Flooding in St Lucia (Jan 2014)

    How many countries have been served so far by WMI?

    52

  5. Links: B

    What does Water Mission call their water treatment plant that is used worldwide?

    Living Water Treatment System (LWTS)

    How many gallons of dirty water can be cleaned each minute by the treatment system?

    10 gallons per minute

    In your own words, what is a “healthy latrine?”

    Individual answers, see pictures and read details at Water Mission website

  6. Links: E

    Where is the headquarters for Water Mission?

    N. Charleston, SC

    Name the Water Mission website address.

    www.watermission.org

  7. Links: D

    Describe the annual Water Mission Walk for Water event in your own words.

    Individual answers, annual fundraiser held in Charleston, SC to raise awareness of the world water crisis and to raise funds to support their work

    What is a “Walk in a Bucket?”

    A materials packet that guides those who wish to have a walk for water in their local area, or with their school, church, etc.

  8. Links: -

    Polluted water isn't just dirty – it's deadly! Tell what this statement means to you.

    Individual answers