This digital resource contains web-based activities that students can complete in Google Drive™ or Microsoft OneDrive™. Students will use the 16 slides to learn about watersheds by accessing websites, reading short passages, typing answers to questions, and clicking and dragging movable objects. This resource is a great addition to a science unit on the water cycle, ecosystems, or natural resources! No prep for you; no lost papers for them!
Slide contents include:
defining water terms (i.e., groundwater, surface water, tributaries)
learning what a watershed is and how it is shaped
identifying the role of wetlands in watersheds
exploring U.S. watersheds (including the Chesapeake Bay Watershed)
learning about healthy watersheds and water quality
finding your local watershed
brainstorming ways to take care of your watershed
completing review questions
creating a media message about watersheds
What's Included:
16 interactive slides
teacher answer key
step-by-step tutorial explaining how to share the resource with your students (both for Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive)
**Please note that you’ll need an internet connection, a laptop or tablet, and a Google or Microsoft OneDrive account.**
"Probably the best resource I have ever bought for science. My students have truly enjoyed learning about Watershed this way! Most of all, they are demonstrating a true understanding of what a watershed is and they are able to verbalize with examples and vocabulary. Thank you so much!" - Jacqueline
"Distance learning was a challenge and this lightened the load! Everything that students need is already there. My students were able to complete this with minimal help." - Heather
"This is a fantastic resource! The kids thoroughly enjoyed working through the engaging activities related to our Water Unit. I can't wait to use it again this year!" - Melissa
