Eclectic Technology

Today is Earth Day and this inforgraphic shares information about water. Why choose water for Earth Day? Think about the drought in California and how it is impacting people, and crops. Water is seen as a finite resource (although there are scientists at work figuring out how we might be able to make water).

This infographic focuses on the US and how much water we (we being Americans) use, specifically in the following areas:

* The amount daily, not just for drinking but to "grow and make the things we eat, wear and use to generate energy."

* The top eight crops that use water

* The top eight river basins, plus what happens when the water level drops below critical levels

Additional resources are provided under the infographic. Students are fascinated by  nature, and this infographic could be used to have students think about how they use water in their household, and how your school uses water.

If you are looking for a timeline on the history of Earth Day look no further than this infographic. It traces the history of Earth Day from the birth of the founder of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson, through to theme of Earth Day this year (the 43rd) which is "The Face of Climate Change."

The infographic includes 6 suggested "green actions" as well as additional information.