Watershed S.O.S.

Unit of 3 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Science
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Environment
Focus Question 

What can we do to promote responsible use of all resources? 

 

Photo Credit:  ‘Rushing Water’ – Nant Ffrancon, Snowdonia, Wales by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is licensed under CC by 2.0

Unit Overview 

Understanding the watershed and its potential threats engages young people in critical thinking about their responsibility for direct action or advocacy. 

Service Experience 
Learners create a list of environmental problems associated with the watershed and then develop a plan to clean the area. If possible, learners plan an “action” day to go to the water source and clean the area.
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Watershed S.O.S.
Lesson 2 of 3
Grades: 
6
7
8

The purpose of the lesson is to educate learners about watersheds, ways in which water pollution occurs, and how important proper use of watersheds is to them.  After understanding the importance of the watersheds, they will recognize that wise usage of their local watershed is an example of stewardship.