Watershed Science Powerpoint

Teacher notes

Program Details:

We are thrilled to partner with you for the 6th grade Watershed Science program this year.  Below includes information on all program components.  If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

All students MUST take the pre-survey. Some teachers have assigned it as homework if computer time is difficult to set up. Computer access is needed for this as the survey is online. Each school will receive an individual link with the survey via email.

Program Goals:

Increase students’ knowledge of watershed systems & Long Island Sound specifically; Engage 6th grade students in meaningful experiences in the Long Island Sound watershed; Support & amplify science standards by drawing upon NOAA data.

Long Island Sound Watershed Science is a 6 step program:

1. Pre-program (pre-survey)
2. Distance Learning
3. Field Study #1
4. In-school program
5. Field Study #2
6. Post-program (post survey)

Step 1:  Pre-program

The pre-program includes a survey that every student must take. This is not a group activity.

One tip: When a student completes the survey, they will be directed to a “thank you” confirmation page with directions and a code to print the page and submit to the teacher.

Your results have been captured and are being tabulated individually by school.

Step 2:  Distance Learning

Time

• 1 class period

Content

The Watershed Science Powerpoint is a full class interactive activity.  I encourage you to review both the note page and slideshow prior to presenting it in class as there are slide by slide directions and talking points for you to successfully lead this program .

Step 3:  Field Study #1 – SoundWaters Coastal Education Center – Cove Park

Program Details

• Gear:  Supplied by SoundWaters on-site
• Chaperones:  4 school representatives (min), additional are school’s choice
• Weather:  Rain or shine.  If weather is bad, we will communicate the day before
• Clothing:  Emphasize outdoor clothing/shoes
• SoundWaters staff:  SoundWaters Educators

Time

• 8:15 bus pick up @ school
• 1:15 bus pick up @ field site

Content

• 4 stations: canoeing, water testing and analysis, form and function, & soil sampling /testing

 Transportation

• Scheduled by schools

Step 4: In-School Program

Program Details

• Materials:  provided by SoundWaters
• SoundWaters staff:  SoundWaters Educator(s)
• Chaperones:  1 classroom teacher, additional are school’s choice

Time

• 1 class period

Content

• 3 stations:  water quality, turbidity, filtration

Step 5: Field Study #2 – Mianus River Park

Program Details

• Gear:  Supplied by SoundWaters on-site
• Chaperones:  4 school representatives (min), additional are school’s choice
• Weather:  Rain or shine.  If weather is bad, we will communicate the day before
• Clothing:  Emphasize outdoor clothing/shoes
• SoundWaters staff:  SoundWaters Educators

Time

• 8:15 bus pick up @ school
• 1:15 bus pick up @ field site

Content

• 4 stations: water sampling, water testing and analysis, flow rate & soil sampling /testing

Transportation

• Scheduled by schools

Step 6:  Post-program:

As with the pre-survey, students MUST take the post survey.  You will be provided with a link for your students to complete this near the completion of the program in the Spring.

Thank you in advance. We are looking forward to this program and working with you. Again, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Alisha Mullett: 203 406 3312 or alisha@soundwaters.org