Hydrology of the New Orleans Region

While visiting websites and viewing video clips, inquisitors gain an understanding of hydrology and its contribution to developing wetlands. Using the FieldScope tool (a link is provided), they explore the New Orleans area and relate what they see to what they have learned. In groups, they role play the parts of the city manager and wildlife preserve manager, discussing the water needs of each. This lesson would be a poignant addition to your middle school environmental science curriculum.