Enviroscape Nonpoint Source Watershed Model demonstrates how sources contribute a great deal to the pollution in our water bodies. Residing in Arizona, where the water is extremely limited and the pollution is on the rise, students will benefit greatly from this problem-based learning model. This particular hands-on model mirrors precisely the real-life problems we face here in the Valley of the Sun. The model tracks pollution from nonpoint sources, including: residential areas, forestry areas, transportation, recreation, agriculture, and construction, as well as from industry as a point source. Pollution and runoff are visually apparent when rain falling over the landscape top carries soil (cocoa), chemicals (colored drink mixes), and oil (cocoa and water mixture) through a watershed to a body of water. Best management practices include felt buffer strips as vegetation, clay to create berms, and other methods to show conservation and water pollution prevention measures.
There are effective steps everyone, including our innovative young leaders, can take to enhance our water systems and improve our environment. The students will demonstrate collaborative discussions and solutions in regards to the movement of water through a watershed and the pollution that runoff may cause.
The model includes: nonpoint source landscape top (topographical map) with storm drain pipe, clear base, houses, barn, factory, drain pipe, treatment plant, trees, golf flags, cows, cars, and best management practices such as buffer strips, clay berms, manure container, soil, oils and chemicals (cocoa, drink mixes, and oil mix), bridges, water catcher, rainmaker, water plug, and user’s guide.
As a teacher, I cannot think of a more practical and engaging way to solve real-world problems in our own backyard.
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Enviroscape Nonpoint Source Watershed Model demonstrates how sources contribute a great deal to the pollution in our water bodies. Residing in Arizona, where the water is extremely limited and the pollution is on the rise, students will benefit greatly from this problem-based learning model. This particular hands-on model mirrors precisely the real-life problems we face here in the Valley of the Sun. The model tracks pollution from nonpoint sources, including: residential areas, forestry areas, transportation, recreation, agriculture, and construction, as well as from industry as a point source. Pollution and runoff are visually apparent when rain falling over the landscape top carries soil (cocoa), chemicals (colored drink mixes), and oil (cocoa and water mixture) through a watershed to a body of water. Best management practices include felt buffer strips as vegetation, clay to create berms, and other methods to show conservation and water pollution prevention measures.
There are effective steps everyone, including our innovative young leaders, can take to enhance our water systems and improve our environment. The students will demonstrate collaborative discussions and solutions in regards to the movement of water through a watershed and the pollution that runoff may cause.
The model includes: nonpoint source landscape top (topographical map) with storm drain pipe, clear base, houses, barn, factory, drain pipe, treatment plant, trees, golf flags, cows, cars, and best management practices such as buffer strips, clay berms, manure container, soil, oils and chemicals (cocoa, drink mixes, and oil mix), bridges, water catcher, rainmaker, water plug, and user’s guide.
As a teacher, I cannot think of a more practical and engaging way to solve real-world problems in our own backyard.
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