SCARCE

I used the watershed model last week and the students really enjoyed it, it really drove the point home. It will be something they will remember. What a great investment. I think a groundwater model would be a great addition. The idea of groundwater is pretty abstract to many students and a visual/working aide would be extremely helpful. Thanks for all of your hard work! Liz Bruning at Stratford M.S

I used the model just last week as the “hook” to get them interested in our stream chemistry and groundwater unit. The model’s activities and ideas were pretty easy for the highly gifted group, but regardless, they loved spraying the model with rain and putting the pollutants on—they were psyched and ready for the next lessons. Thanks.
Louise Huffman

"I have had a chance to use the watershed last week; It went VERY well. Can't wait to share ideas." Susan

"I have used the model and will use it again soon. It was great with our special ed students." Patty Demos

"I used the watershed model in conjunction with our Fruitvale water pollution unit. I was able to use it in a 39 minute period with all of the students involved by either adding the items or making it rain. I was able to clean up the model and get it ready for the next class by showing a clip of one of the included films at the end of the period. Thanks for a great model to use. The students enjoyed it."
Pat Hoefler
Granger Middle School

I had good luck using the model for one period to pollute then showing a video clip while I cleaned up. Today, I will be using the model again to demonstrate solutions to the problems. I am using this as part of our chemistry unit and tying it in to water being the universal solvent and a limited resource. Sounds like a stretch but it is working pretty well.
Blake Zinn
Lincoln Junior High School, Naperville, IL

I used the watershed model a couple weeks ago in my 6th grade science class. It was a great experience that helped my students understand everything that is happening to their water. The students really enjoyed this activity. I also showed a video while I cleaned up because it took about 20 minutes to clean off and dry all of the materials used for the watershed.
Jessica Kaatz
Churchville Middle School