Lesson Plan

Discovering the Watershed

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Human impact on watersheds can make or break an ecosystem. Learners use a game to learn about the impact human choices have on water quality and the organisms that depend on it. The activity includes a game board and game cards that tell a story about a local watershed.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Review important vocabulary with the class prior to the activity
  • Use in conjunction with a unit on wildlife conservation
Classroom Considerations
  • Activity expects pupils the have knowledge of the components of a watershed
  • Allow time to prepare materials prior to the lesson
Pros
  • Includes detailed teacher notes
  • Uses a concrete representation for an abstract concept
Cons
  • None