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Don't Water....Shed A Tear#145 Lesson PlanDon't Water....Shed A Tear#145 Lesson Plan
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Don't Water....Shed A Tear#145

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Students examine the definition and attributes of tributaries and watersheds. They design a landscape which includes a mountain, a river, a lake and other appropriate items. They observe as the teacher pours water through the landscape and then adds food coloring that represents pollution. They discuss their observations.

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watersheds, water, tributaries

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tributary, watershed, social studies
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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