University of North Carolina
The Ecology of the Cape Fear River System
The Cape Fear Estuary drains the largest watershed in North Carolina, containing 27% of the State's population. The Cape Fear River itself (about 320 km or 200 miles in length) is formed in the Piedmont by the confluence of the Haw and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Neighborhood Wetlands
In this Environmental Science and Engineering field activity, students will map a neighborhood wetland and generate various watershed questions. Students will identify engineered structures in or around this wetland and consider how...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Rivers & Streams of the World
A great site from The Evergreen Project that provides information about watersheds, how a stream becomes a river, when rivers run into the ocean, longest rivers of the world and much more. There are also other sections of this site that...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Rivers and Streams
The Evergreen Project profiles the natural history of rivers and streams. Topics include watersheds, how a stream becomes a river, erosion, water pollution, and the like.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Water Sheds and Water Quality
Included here is a collection of activities to teach students about watersheds and pollution.
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
What Is a Stream?
Discusses how watersheds turn into a stream bed and where the water comes from. Follow the link "Life In the Mainstream" to get more detailed information about streams.
NOAA
Noaa: Freshwater
This site is designed to assist the educator in teaching concepts and processes related to freshwater environments and to increase stewardship of these important resources. There are links to resources regarding the Great Lakes...
Other
Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Cows, Fish, Cattledogs and Kids!
Children will learn about riparian areas and their importance in maintaining balanced ecosystems in lands adjoining lakes, streams and rivers, as they play these colourful, interactive games.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Examining Topography Stream Discharge Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Students problem solve stream discharge by estimating, measuring, and collecting data. Students graph actual contour lines, and use these measurements to hypothesize stream discharge and sediment load from a restored wetland using a dry...
EL Education
El Education: E2 River Scientist Study
This book was created by fifth and sixth grade students at in Amherst, Massachusetts. As part of study of the local watershed, students interviewed and worked with local scientists who were involved with studying and promoting the health...
Other
Noaca: Pre Recorded History of the Watershed
This resource presents short overviews of cultures and artifacts found in Northeast Ohio: Archaic Indians, Adena culture, Hopewell culture, and Late Prehistoric Whittlesey culture.
EL Education
El Education: A Child's Guide to Riverhill Farm
This is a child's guide or manual designed for Riverhill Farm. These 3rd and 4th grade students were studying about watersheds and farming; they visited the farm several times and learned various aspects of farming. The guide includes an...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Coho Salmon
Get the facts about coho salmon. Besides finding a detailed description of this fish that calls the Interior Fraser River watershed home, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Fish...
Other
Project Wet: Discover Water
Interactive opportunities which emphasize the impact water has on our lives. Explore watersheds, ocean water, fresh water sources, and ways to use water responsibly by engaging in activities, coloring pages, and short quizzes.
Other
Florida's Springs: Protecting Nature's Gems
Explore Florida's springs, some of the world's largest freshwater springs. Here is a well-done site that includes information about threats to these unique springs, natural and cultural history, Florida wildlife, underwater cave systems,...
Other
Wwf: Conservation Programs ~ Mackenzie Valley
The Mackenzie Valley,in the Canada's Northwest Territories, is under the protection of WWF-Canada's Mackenzie River Basin Conservation Program. The program aims to protect habitats & ecosystems within the watershed, and to make sure...
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: Gardens Activity Guide: Water
In this guide helps students understand their garden as a model watershed through the collection and analysis of rainwater filtration data.[4.06]
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 5: Trouble in Paradise: Factors That Impact Coral Health
Students examine the status of coral reefs around the world using an online geographic information system (GIS). They also investigate some of the major factors that disrupt corals-watersheds, exploitive fishing, coastal development, and...
Other
Town of Cochrane: Welcome to the Town of Cochrane
Cochrane, Ontario is located 720 kilometers north of Toronto in the Arctic Watershed. Its mascot is the giant Polar Bear Chimo (an Inuit word meaning "I am friendly" or "Welcome"). Information details the town's history, economy and...
NBC
Nbc Learn: 1954: Separate Is Not Equal
In this video/lesson series we will explore a watershed moment in the Civil Rights movement that came in the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The Supreme Court rules unanimously that, "separate educational facilities are inherently...
Other
Living Lakes: Saint Lucia Lake
Provides color pictures and statistics on the biological and watershed characteristics of the Saint Lucia Lake on the east coast of South Africa.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Why We Should Protect Freshwater Mussels
In this interactive activity, young scholars will increase their understanding of the important role that freshwater mussels play in our watershed. Students will learn about freshwater mussel species, how mussels improve water quality in...
Other
Watershed Online: Emerson's Harvard Divinity Address
This site provides a detailed analysis of Ralph Waldo Emerson's 1838 address to the Harvard Divinity School. Contains a link to the online text of Emerson's address.
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