Watersheds

Details

Facility	Group Type	Registration Limit
Albion Hills Field Centre , Claremont Field Centre , Lake St. George Field Centre	School Groups Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	1 class at a time
Seasons	Length	Special Programs
Year-round	Half Day	Accessibility, ESL, Special Education
Activity Type	Subject	Topic
Environmental Appreciation, Environmental Learning	Geography, Science, Science and Technology	Water Systems; Fluids; Natural Resources; Internal and Surficial Earth Processes; The Environment and Resource Management

Description

This program begins with a general review of the water cycle through an indoor game. Students are then introduced to the concept of a watershed and why it is important to maintain healthy watersheds. They will identify on a map the watershed in which they live and using a groundwater model; they will see a demonstration of underground water movements. Outside; students will tour the property while discussing the parts and natural features of a watershed; land use patterns; and the effects of such things as urban development. Water quality testing may also be conducted.