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
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
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
Activity from the Discover Floods Educators Guide.
Students analyze streamflow monitoring data to determine safe and beneficial locations for a growing community. Learn More
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
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