Water Cycle Simulation

Water Cycle Simulation

Students take part in a simulation of water moving through the water cycle through various paths, visiting eight stations around the classroom. They record and reflect on their journey and then build simple water cycle models using ziplock bags or jars.

Make Your Own Watershed

Make Your Own Watershed

Students explore the salmon life cycle and watershed connections, using cards to generate questions. They research, gather evidence, and share findings through cooperative work and poster presentations.

Dirty Water Clean Water

Dirty Water Clean Water

Students learn about water pollution and wastewater treatment through a visit from a local “expert,” and make posters or presentations to share and clarify their understanding.

Fish Finders

Fish Finders

Students explore the needs of salmon at each stage of their life cycle, and then go into the field to investigate a local aquatic habitat and its potential as salmon habitat. NGSS-aligned Fish Finders investigation.

A Salmon’s Life Journey

A Salmon’s Life Journey

Students explore the salmon life cycle and watershed connections, using cards to generate questions. They research, gather evidence, and share findings through cooperative work and poster presentations.