Water Inquiry For this inquiry you are to answer three (3) essential questions. Use the sub- questions to help guide your understanding. Include other important information along the time line where important.

1) Where does "my" water come from? (from the river to the tap) What is Calgary’s watershed? Include a map. What tests are done to the water before entering Calgary’s water system? Describe

each tests.2) What happens to the water when it gets here?

How much water does an “average” Calgarian use in a day? What are the top 3 uses of water in our city? List & briefly describe two concerns about water usage.

3) Where does "my" water go? (from the tap to the river) How is water prepared to go back into the environment? Where does our water end up? Include a map.

Product:You are to make a timeline of events that outline how water travels and what happens to the water as it travels. Include visuals where necessary to help enhance information.This timeline can be digital or physical (paper). You are allowed to work individually or with a partner.

Resources:You may use the following websites to help you in your inquiry:

Government of Alberta's List of links:http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agic7079Online Reference Centrehttp://www.learnalberta.ca/AB Govt's Water for Lifehttp://www.waterforlife.alberta.ca/Water Questhttp://www.waterquest.ca/City of Calgary Water and Wastewater Website:http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Living/The+Environment/Water+and+Wastewater/Why+Conserve+Water.htmCity of Calgary Wastewater Treatment Planthttp://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Living/The+Environment/Water+and+Wastewater/Wastewater+and+Drainage/Wastewater+Treatment.htmCity of Calgary Water Treatment Planthttp://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Living/The+Environment/Water+and+Wastewater/Water+Treatment/Water+Treatment+Tour/Water+Treatment+Tour.htm

Name(s) ____________________________________________ Question/Topic: _______________________________________Inquiry Rubric

Criteria “Needs Improvement”

“Almost There”

“Decent” “Awesome” Score

Content Quality

Many major events are excluded, and too many trivial events are included.Inquiry is answered with limited ability

Some events included are trivial and major events are missingInquiry is answered vaguely or superficially

Most included events are important or interesting. One or two major events may be missing. Answers inquiry appropriately

Included events are important and interesting. No major details are excluded. Answers the inquiry convincingly and powerfully

/8

Quantity of facts

The timeline contains minimal events.

The timeline contains at least 10 events related to the topic being studied.

The timeline contains at least 15 events related to the topic being studied

The timeline contains at least 20 events related to the topic being studied

/4

Accuracy of Content

Facts are often inaccurate for events reported on the timeline.

Facts are accurate for most (about 75%) of the events reported on the timeline.

Facts are accurate for almost all events on the timeline.

Facts are accurate for all events reported on the timeline.

/4

Quality of Product (Cartoon, Timeline, Movie, Powerpoint etc)

- Content lacks logical sequence of information. - It does not enhance the viewing, reading, or listening experience. - Poor choice in format and/or quality of product detracts from the answer that is presented.

- Content does not create a strong sense of purpose. - It is interesting in some parts. - Chosen format is not very convincing and is only somewhat effective in answering inquiry

- Content is written/shown with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. - It sustains the audience’s attention for the most part.- Chosen format is appropriate in answering the question.

- The content is presented clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information.- Chosen format is very effective in answering the question.- The viewing/listening/reading experiences are enhanced due to visual, audio, and other elements included in the final product.

/4

Additional comments: Total /20