Youth Water Resources Program

Provide students with a unique hands-on learning experience so they can visualize the effects of water pollution as it relates to various land use activities.

Complement your existing science curriculum and meets NYS Science standards – The Living Environment! http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sciencestand/scistand.html

Intended Age:   Grades 2-7
Duration:          30-40 minutes (Approximate)
Class Size:        20 (Approximate)
Cost:                $75

Do your students know the importance of fresh water resources?

Do your students understand the potential impacts of various land uses on water quality?

Students will learn the concepts of surface water, groundwater, runoff, pollution and have hands on experience with the Enviroscape Model!  They will visualize how pollution can travel through a watershed.

This is a picture of the Enviroscape.

The following elements of a community and related pollutants are highlighted:

Farms: pesticides, fertilizers, manure
Construction Sites: soil erosion, trash (litter), noise, oils & grease, engine exhaust
Factories: smoke, cars (oil & grease), hazardous waste (chemicals), noise
Recreation (Golf Courses): pesticides, fertilizer

Finally, the students will learn the importance of water conservation and be reminded of tips to implement at home.  A water use report card is provided at the end of the program, which provides the students with a great follow-up activity.

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