Learning Goals
Students will be able to collect and test local watershed water samples for nitrates, pH, and dissolved oxygen to determine water quality conditions.
Students will be able to analyze longitudinal water-quality data from multiple sampling dates to identify trends and anomalies in watershed health.
Students will be able to interpret how land use in the local watershed influences nitrate levels, pH, and dissolved oxygen in the water system.
Students will be able to explain the effects of water properties on Earth materials and surface processes using evidence from watershed observations and test results.
Students will be able to collaborate to design and carry out a repeated sampling plan that produces reliable watershed data over four weeks.
Students will be able to communicate scientific findings in a clear water health report and multimedia presentation for a community audience.
Students will be able to reflect on feedback and revise their conclusions about watershed health and human impact based on new evidence.
Products
Individual Watershed Water Health Report
A formal report in which each student presents their own sampling data, graphs, trend analysis, and evidence-based conclusions about watershed health and land-use impacts. The report must show individual mastery of the chemistry and analysis behind the investigation.
Community Watershed Data Presentation and Interactive Exhibit
A team-created multimedia presentation and exhibit that explains the study process, key findings, and proposed conservation actions for a community audience. Teams will present and defend their claims using shared data, visuals, and live or demo-based interactions.
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