The curriculum is designed to be incorporated into existing curricula or to be divided into activities that are selectively chosen to reinforce the objectives consistent with national standards. Level I introduces students to watershed variables and processes through hands-on classroom activities. In addition, these topics are investigated using current water quality monitoring data available on the Internet. In Level II, students develop and use a water sampling plan that is then applied to a local stream site. Level III incorporates quality assurance into action plans.
Students focus on improving the quality of data they collect.
Project participants can submit their data to be shared on the web site. Each lesson contains a list of materials, procedures, and time requirements. Some activities offer suggestions for further inquiries and provide sample data sheets.