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Watersheds Science Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Tana Shepard, Nicole Butler-Hooton, Oregon Educators for Climate Education|Published on: March 26, 2023
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In this lesson, students learn how human activities impact watersheds, and what communities can do to keep the watershed healthy.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students think about how they use water in their everyday life and the important role that their local watershed plays in their community.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students complete two hands-on activities to understand how watersheds work and the impact that human activities have on watersheds.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students write a poem, short story, or letter about the importance of watershed health and share it with their local watershed council.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Oregon
Posted on Mar 26, 2023

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