Exploring Your Watershed
Description
We all live in a watershed and depend on clean water. Discover which watershed your school is in and examine how our actions shape the waterways around us. Through a watershed model demonstration, students will learn about erosion and human impacts. Students will also discover wildlife that rely on aquatic habitats for their home. Missouri Learning Standards: 6-8.LS1.B.2, 6-8.ESS3.A, 6-8.LS2.A.1, 6-8.LS2.C.1, 6-8.LS2.C.2
Offered At
The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
The Gorman Discovery Center offers eight acres of natural areas with short paved and natural trails through forest, woodland, wetland, and prairie habitats. The area has demonstration beds showcasing how native plants can be used for home landscaping and Sycamore Station, a children's natural play area.
Nature exhibits are available for viewing inside the building, and free nature programs are offered regularly. Additional building hours include 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings. Free nature programs each Saturday. Free nature programs for Missouri schools by reservation.
Details
Subjects
Science, Ecosystems
Capacity
25 students
Duration
45 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
5, 6, 7, 8