Module 4 - Human Impacts on a Watershed
UPDATED 10/15
Human Impacts on a Watershed (Module 4) is designed to guide students as they explore environmental, economic, and political consequences of various types of land use and development in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The learning experiences (LEs) are based on real scenarios within the watershed, including wastewater treatment, industrial development. All learning experiences may be tailored to reflect similar situations in the students’ watershed.
Teacher and Student Materials for download
Student Assessment of Prior Learning
Scenario A: It All Goes Somewhere
Narrative Overview
Alignment to Academic Standards
Preparing for the Learning Experiences
Scientific and Historical Background Information for the Teacher
Learning Experience #1 - Where Does it Go?
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
GoMorning Activities
It All Goes Somewhere
Call to Action
Learning Experience #2 - What Happens When it Gets There
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedure
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Treatment
Removing Nitrogen and Phosphorus
Septic System
Learning Experience #3 - Will Your Water Pass the Test
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
What do the Numbers Say?
Scenario B: Gray to Green Infrastructure
Narrative Overview
Alignment to the Academic Standards
Preparing for the Learning Experiences
Scientific and Historical Background Information for the Teacher
Learning Experience #1 - Planning for Rain
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
Building for the Future
Meeting the Challenge
A Techie's Eye View
Learning Experience #2 - Up on the Roof
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
Lawnmower in the Attic
Trust but Verify
Goin' Green Everywhere