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Our Local Watershed and Water Education for Young Minds...

Brentwood Elementary VESD Mrs. Bishop's Class
  


   
   

 

 

 

Outdoor Classroom

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Using the Watershed- Part 1

Draw a map of one section of the river and the surrounding area. Shade in the area of the map that represents the watershed. (that would be everything except the river).

Research plants that would be considered native to the area.

Each group selects a spot in the watershed to plan their community. Place a native plant here to claim your spot. Check back in a week or two. Did your community survive?

Using the Watershed-Part 2

Go back to the map you drew. Which direction is the water flowing? How can you tell?

Provide your community with (1) swimming area (2) drinking water (3) water to wash clothes (4) drainage from community use (5) water for growing food. Label the river in the map and show where each would be. Explain why you chose this arrangement.

Protecting the Watershed

Watersheds are formed in part by erosion.

Demonstrate how erosion works.

MATERIALS: one quart milk carton, dirt, pitcher, pie pan, funnel, clear container, measuring tape

  1. Remove one side of the milk carton
  2. On the spout end make a funnel shape with an opening.
  3. Fill the container with dirt
  4. Hold milk carton over pie plate, spout edge down
  5. Use the pitcher to slowly pour water at the opposite end of the milk carton
  6. Pour the water and dirt from the pie pan through the funnel into a clear jar
  7. Measure the amount of dirt lost to erosion

FURTHERMORE

How can the river be protected from erosion? Does it need to be protected? What dangers might we face when we try to control nature?

Make a working model to demonstrate your solution. Explain what negative effects might result and if the benefit of using your model outweighs these. Working models can be made by either using the same containers or constructing a larger one.