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Measuring Slope for Rain Gardens Lesson PlanMeasuring Slope for Rain Gardens Lesson Plan
Publisher
University of Wisconsin
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2011
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Measuring Slope for Rain Gardens

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The slope of the land is an important feature when considering the erosion that will occur. In this resource, which is part of a rain garden unit, learners calculate the slope of the proposed garden site. Even if you are not planning a garden or using the entire unit, this activity can be easily used in any earth science class during the erosion unit. 

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Concepts

elevation, slope

Additional Tags

slope, elevation, rise over run, science

Pros

  • A functional field sheet can be used in conjunction with the publisher's unit, or alone in an erosion lesson
  • Incorporates math and science for a common goal
  • Provides practical experience using a line level, and in measuring and calculating slope

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  • None

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