Watershed Awareness

Hydrology hopefuls learn about their local watershed. Through discussion and online interactives, they see that their habits affect the water supply. The lesson concludes with a pledge to filter out bad water usage habits. It makes a...

In this science activity, students learn about water resources and watersheds by reading and answering questions in this 8 pages newsletter. Students learn about salt vs. fresh water, discover the protective role of estuaries, learn...

The ocean may seem a world away, but you can actually find it in a science classroom! Learners in the lower grade levels explore the concepts of water pollution, apex predators, the worth of animals, and commercial fishing methods. High...

Students research ahupua'a ecosystems. In this ahupua'a instructional activity, students explore how land is subdivided in Hawaii and the effect on the ecosystem. Resources are provided.

Students work with the Tribal Council and Elders to explain the historical importance of the area's watershed. They develop a model of the watershed and map the route of water flow from the watershed to the ocean.

Students investigate the Skagit River Watershed. In this Skagit River lesson, students collect data, ask questions, conduct interviews, and accurately report information, Students discover that water on Earth is effected by natural...

Investigate the parts of a healthy stream to build content-specific vocabulary and ecological awareness. The class builds vocabulary and determines why clean water is important for trout. They design a shoe box to show what a clean...

Students participate in the Collection S.O.C.K.S program to protect their local watersheds. Using the socks, they plant new plants and trees around the watershed in order to protect it for future use. They also perform in a skit that...

Students log news articles about the changes in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. In this wetlands and news instructional activity, students track articles about the wetlands area around Lake Pontchartrain, write brief summaries, include...

Students identify the different stages in the water cycle. In this environmental science lesson, students research about different water pollutants in watershed. They describe ways to purify water.