1000 Drops The Freshwater Trust

Resource Type: 
Classroom Program
Lesson Plan/Activity
Material(s) (e.g. curriculum guides)
Service Learning Opportunity
Primary Organization
Resource Description: 

1000 Drops provides an interdisciplinary approach to watershed education for upper elementary students. The curriculum is designed to serve as a port of entry for students into the watershed in which they live. By tracing water from the roof of their school to the schoolyard and beyond, students learn about immediate impacts to the health of local waters.

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Topics in this Resource: 
Community Involvement
Conservation
Ecology
Habitats/Ecosystems
Stormwater
Water
Watersheds
Additional Information about Resource: 

Guiding students through a thoughtful process to examine the path of their water drop, 1000 Drops seeks to encourage students to develop a more informed sense of place and a closer connection to their home waters.

Has Review: 
No
Grade Level: 
4,5,6
Age: 
6-11
Audience Type: 
Youth
PreK-12 Teachers
Nonformal Educators
Has Evaluation Mechanism: 
None
Educational Objectives: 

1000 Drops is designed to foster:
• An informed understanding of the regional water cycle
• A strong recognition of local impacts to water quality
• An understanding of the role that humans play in maintaining clean water
• A sense of stewardship towards the environment through participation in community service projects

Oregon Benchmark Subject Areas: 
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Sciences
The Arts
Applicable Fees
Free, there are no fees
Languages Available for Resource: 
English
Teacher Training/Support: 
Available
Service Area for Resource: 
Statewide (all)

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