Activity from the Discover Floods Educators Guide.
Students gather information about floods and create a hazard map to increase awareness of floods in their community. Learn More
Activity from the Discover Floods Educators Guide.
Students simulate the sounds of a thunderstorm through an aerobic activity and generate precipitation maps through a mock monitoring network. Learn More
This downloadable guide contains 19 science-based, multidisciplinary activities that teach what a watershed is, how it works and why we must all consider ourselves watershed managers. Learn More
Activity from the Discover Floods Educators Guide.
Using simulated water-management challenges, eight students, representing eight different water users, must safely carry a water container "downstream” to the next community of water users on the “river.” During a flood event, students identify individuals and organizations that must cooperate within their community. Learn More
Activity from the Discover Floods Educators Guide.
By calculating economic loss resulting from flooding in a specific area, students investigate how people are affected by floods and other natural disasters. Learn More
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Just as all living things contain water, knowledge is essential for healthy living. Through a series of thoughtfully crafted activities children gain insight into the water cycle, as well as learn important facts that can help break the cycle of diseases, such as malaria. Learn More
Activity from the Discover Floods Educators Guide.
Through interpretation of maps, students observe how land use and development can affect a watershed. Learn More
Activity from the Discover Floods Educators Guide.
Students create an Action (Emergency) Pack and Family Action Plan to be prepared in case of a flood or other natural disaster. Learn More
This 26" x 38" downloadable wall map of the Colorado River Watershed shows tributaries, water management infrastructure (dams, diversions, canals, pipelines and reservoirs), cities, reservations and national parks. Water allocation, population information and color photos included. Learn More