Adventure #2:
Watershed Activity
After this activity, you will be able to….
After this activity, you will be able to….
Understand what a watershed is
How a watershed works
Why watersheds are important
Let's make your own watershed and see what happens.
Let's make your own watershed and see what happens.
Before we begin, take a moment to gather the following things for your investigation.
Before we begin, take a moment to gather the following things for your investigation.
- Writing utensil (pencil or pen)
- Coloring utensils (markers work the best)
- paper
- waterproof tray
- spray bottle clean of any chemicals
- field journal to write down your observations
Now watch the video below to make your own watershed.
Now watch the video below to make your own watershed.
WOW! Amazing job on completing the activity! How did your predictions in your Field Journal compare to the answers?
Go back into your Field Journal and think about those first questions you answered.
What types of streams are around you?
What are the different kinds of streams and how are they formed?
What kinds of streams have you seen before?
Where do you think all the water comes from?
Great job! You have earned your next Adventure Puzzle, the Types of Streams Piece!
Great job! You have earned your next Adventure Puzzle, the Types of Streams Piece!
Just below this text, you can right click on the puzzle piece, print it out, cut it out, and add it to your puzzle. If you need a new puzzle, feel free to print out a new one on the Home Page.
Just below this text, you can right click on the puzzle piece, print it out, cut it out, and add it to your puzzle. If you need a new puzzle, feel free to print out a new one on the Home Page.
Now that you're done learning about streams and watersheds, it's time to learn more about water storage. Click the button below to continue to Adventure #3!
Now that you're done learning about streams and watersheds, it's time to learn more about water storage. Click the button below to continue to Adventure #3!