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What's the best way to learn how watersheds work? Build one! Combining engineering, the water cycle, and ecology concerns, the activity is the perfect fit for an interdisciplinary unit. Teams construct a model watershed with simple materials, cover it with a trash bag, then make it rain and follow the water's path.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Enlist the help of a local water conservation worker to provide insight to the class into the watersheds in your area
- Add model houses and other buildings to the models to highlight human impacts upon the environment
Classroom Considerations
- Group pupils according to the amount of materials and building space available
- Review key vocabulary with younger students before beginning the build
Pros
- Resource includes tips for shaping the lesson for older and younger learners
- Materials for the project, some of which are reusable, are easily sourced
- The project is versatile, spanning several NGSS standards
Cons
- None