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Runoff and Infiltration: Surface Cover and Runoff Instructional VideoRunoff and Infiltration: Surface Cover and Runoff Instructional Video
Publisher
New Mexico State University
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:05
Audiences
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Internet Access
Year
2016
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Runoff and Infiltration: Surface Cover and Runoff

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Where did all the good topsoil go? Viewers use a visual presentation to learn how surface cover protects soil from water runoff. The video presenter shows the result of a rain shower by comparing freshly planted soil and another sample that has mature grass cover.

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Concepts

water runoff, water erosion, soil analysis

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Supplement with additional videos from the same publisher to study different characteristics of soil
  • Recreate the experiment shown in the video with different types of surface cover to make comparisons

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a solid understanding of the concept of water runoff
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses a demonstration to illustrate the science concept
  • Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout the video

Cons

  • None

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Runoff and Infiltration: Water Infiltration

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