The Value Of Water

Why is water important to living things/humans? Is it our most precious resource?

Earth's Water

Water 101

Filtration Facts (Water Health Series) - EPA

6 Water-purifying Devices for Clean Drinking Water in the Developing World

A New, Simple Way to Purify Drinking Water in Developing Countries

Kenyan Village Uses Solar Purification to Prevent Illness from Contaminated Water - AP Video Archive

BioSand Filter

Biosand Filter
Technical information about how a biosand filter works.
How Does A Biosand Filter work? - Pure Water For The World

The Impact Of Waterborne Diseases On People

The Virtual Water Project
Invisible water, the hidden virtual water market | Seth Darling | TEDxNaperville Published on Dec 7, 2016 There is a virtual water market that is critical to the survival of our species. The problem is that most people are completely unaware of the concept, and the impact it has on “everything”.

Make Connections With 1st Trimester Notes And Docs

Unique Properties Of Water

KMTM/KMT/Phase Changes

GENERAL INFORMATION

Britannica School This link opens in a new window
An integrated resource that not only provides articles by school level, but also links to newspaper and magazine articles, websites, primary resources, and e-books! Includes images, videos, and a dictionary.

National Geographic The National Geographic Society has been inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888. It is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation.
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Print copies available from 2018

The New York Times This link opens in a new window
All Berkeley Carroll students, faculty, and staff have full complimentary access to NYTimes.com and NYT mobile apps, thanks to our school-wide library subscription. We encourage you to take advantage of the world-class journalism of The New York Times to enrich your educational experience.

GALE In Context: Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Analyze social, political, economic and other issues from a non-US perspective.

GALE GVRL eBooks

Water Planet: The Culture, Politics, Economics, and Sustainability of Water on Earth by Camille Gaskin-Reyes, ed. Through case studies, opposing viewpoints, and primary documents, this reference work examines the environmental and sustainability issues regarding water as well as how water is an intrinsic part of human culture.
ISBN: 9781440838170
Publication Date: 2016
Water by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff; John Woodward Water dives into every aspect of Earth's most precious resource-its chemical properties, its movement around the planet, and why it is essential for all life. Looks at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.
Call Number: Gale eBook
ISBN: 9780756645373
Publication Date: 2009
Water by Brian Kennedy (Editor) Editor Brian Kennedy provides readers with a balanced view, through a collection of conservative and liberal points of view on our water sources. Essays include an examination of the many sources of pollution, whether we are at a global crisis level for water quality and quantity, and whether access to water should be a human right. Readers will also evaluate the water situations in the Middle East and Africa. They will learn about technology that may solve water issues, and learn whether drinking bottled water hurts the environment.
ISBN: 9780737761160
Publication Date: 2011
UXL Encyclopedia of Water Science by K. Lee Lerner; Brenda Wilmoth Lerner; Lawrence W. Baker This encyclopedia explores water science and issues from an international perspective. Topics covered include lakes and streams, oceans, aquatic animals, weather and climate, glaciers, wetlands, ecology, hydropower, commercial fishing, acid rain, recreation, pollution, economics, water conservation, international water law, global warming and much more.
ISBN: 9780787693985
Publication Date: 2004

To FInd Database Passwords

Go to the Database Password Page to find the usernames and passwords to access BCS encyclopedias, databases and eBooks outside of school.

Useful Library Links

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