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Set Your Course
© Joe Lauria |
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Now that you know the basics you are ready to dive deeper into
your watershed. As you navigate the waters, you will be concentrating
on different aspects of watershed science. When you dive into
the Headwaters, you will be surrounded by baby frogs and try
to figure out why they are found in these mysterious places--
vernal pools. You will wade through murky waters in Midstream
and try to trace pollutants back to their source-- runoff. Then
you will swim through the Estuary and find out if the fish are
healthy and what threatens their most important nutrient-- oxygen.
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After you explore all three strands, you will write a report on the
topic that peaks your interest and how that topic relates to your
watershed. Use this research
guidance document to help you along the way.
Think about the following things:
· Which of these areas do you think you will like best?
· Which will bring you in contact with a major issue in your
watershed?
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For which topic are you likely to find data and other information?
Let your teacher know now which topic area- vernal pools, runoff,
or dissolved oxygen-you think you will be pursuing. This will be your
preliminary declaration of research intent. But don't feel tied down.
As you work your way through the three strands-Headwaters, Midstream,
Estuary- you may change your mind.
Just let your teacher know!
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© 2004 Wildlife Conservation Society.
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