Numerous schools have worked together to study this large river system. Currently, there are more than 100 classrooms in this watershed investigating the Rouge River system and sharing their information with students in other classes. This large collection of data helps all of the students in the Rouge River Education Program develop a better understanding of their river system. There are a number of important benefits for your students when they are collaborating and sharing information with students in other schools across your watershed. Understanding the Watershed Watersheds are complex systems that can sometimes cover large geographic areas.
Many river systems begin in rural areas and end in urban centers.
Different types of pollution, such as agricultural runoff and industrial waste, can come from these different areas. By gathering and sharing information with other students in the watershed, your students will begin to see how different types of land use affect their river system. Building a Community of Learners By sharing information and communicating with other students in their watershed, your students will begin to feel that they are a part of a community of learners that goes beyond the walls of their own classroom. They may discover that students outside of their school have similar interests and experiences. By actively participating in this community of learners, your students will develop communication skills that will be important throughout their lives.