Brainstorm:
How do human actions affect aquatic ecosystems?
"How Land and Water are Linked" video
"How Water Gets to Your Home-and Back to the River" video
Class Activities:
Class Discussion
-What did we learn about our watershed from the field study?
-What are the human impacts upstream of our field study and what activities might affect the aquatic ecosystem? (pick 3-5 activities that have the most impact)
Supporting Resources:
http://albertawater.com/water-maps
https://www.studentenergy.org: The “Energy Systems Map” and "Production and Conversion" page
http://majorprojects.alberta.ca/
http://seedsconnections.org/energy-literacy-series
http://www.greenlearning.ca/programs/
http://resources4rethinking.ca/
Wrap Up:
Which activities have the most impact on the aquatic ecosystem that you have studied?
