Where does the water we use come from? To understand the concept of a watershed, class members study the water cycle and then engage in an activity that simulates a watershed.

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constructing watersheds, forest watersheds, science

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Classroom Considerations

• The eighth in a series of nine lessons related to tress and the forest ecosystem
• The lessons are designed to be used in order
• Although designed for California watersheds, the map activity could be used in any geographic area

 

Pros

• Asking participants to predict how the water will flow through their watershed will engage them in the activity
• By using a local map, class members can predict how the local watershed operates

Cons

• None