Lesson Plans
Designed with teachers in mind, these clear and concise lesson plans are designed to align with
the Minnesota Next Generation Science Standards.
Water Science Basics
A simple experiment that models the Water Cycle allowing students to observe how water transitions between states, and moves through the environment.
A model that demonstrates how topography and land-use
effects water's movement through an environment, possibly allowing it to collect pollutants along its journey.
Pollution & Its Effects
An experiment that models the various methods used to clean up oil spills, and demonstrates the challenge of removing pollutants from the environment.
An experiment that explores what pH is and demonstrates how changes in natural pH levels can effect vegetation via acid and alkaline rain.
Aquatic Environments
An experiment that explores the basics of soil erosion, and demonstrates how the root systems of plants can impact the amount of soil lost to erosion.
An experiment that models the various methods used to clean up oil spills, and demonstrates the challenge of removing pollutants from the environment.
An experiment that examines what makes a material permeable, and how permeability and impermeability functions in natural and built environments.
A model that demonstrates how the ground naturally filters water, and explores ways and reasons human filter water.
Educational Materials
River Watch is committed to providing educators with high quality lessons and educational aids that explore and illustrate the complexities of water science. Feel free to use any of the materials linked on this page.
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