This engaging, informative Educators Guide provides detailed background information about the Colorado Watershed. Its reference section contains 25 science-based, multidisciplinary, hands-on activities that teach about hydrology, geography, geology, ecology, tribes, history, cultures, economics, management issues and resource stewardship. 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
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
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
Learn all about the river marking the boundary between the U.S. and Mexico. From its explorer's journal to its descriptions of habitats and wide range of activities, it’s a great teaching tool in any language. 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
Now available as a Download! This valuable resource helps educators teach students about both the risks and benefits of flooding through a series of engaging, hands-on activities. Learn More
Whether you are planning for a school system, classroom or an entire community, a water celebration festival takes planning. Use this handbook to guide you ever step of the way. With easy to following planning tools and month by month benchmarks for a guaranteed tremendous learning event for all. An absolute must for the first time water celebration planner or committee. Learn More