LaMotte™ Digital Watershed Tour

Description

• Introduce students to stream and water ecosystems through a classroom-based exploration of the virtual Big River watershed Students learn about stream ecology, water quality and how their own actions can affect a watershed Through hands-on activities, student groups evaluate simulated water samples to collect chemical and biological data from four mystery sites Students apply their knowledge of watersheds to analyze the data and identify their site Groups write an action plan for the Big River river keeper for improving or maintaining water quality Activities can be modified to fit schedules and learning opportunities Data sheets and puzzles included Great for inclusion classrooms