Learners study why dams are built and what is affected by them. They build model dams and explain how dams can be a detriment to paddlefish population.

Learners explore ecosystems by researching desert characteristics. In this drought lesson, students identify the potential impacts of a drought on their home state and interview people who are familiar with water studies. Learners...

Students investigate the reasons why wetlands are threatened especially by people. They study the wise use of water to preserve wetlands.

Seventh graders use paper bags and crackers to simulate a wildlife sampling of salmon. They record data on spreadsheets and determine a formula to estimate salmon populations.