Objectives
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To determine how fast water is moving and what implications this may have during
the year
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Standards Addressed
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Standard 2 - Science |
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Stop watch, local stream, grapefruit/orange, measuring tape, stream flow meter
(optional)
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Time Requirement
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100 minutes/2 class periods |
Procedure/ Outline
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Have students measure out any length of a stream. Using a stopwatch and a
grapefruit/orange, throw the object behind the first marker, don't start timing
until it "touches" the starting line. Stop timing at finish line. Make sure to do this in the middle of the stream. Repeat steps 4 more times and find the average. Have students determine why the stream's velocity is the way it is, factor in season, recent precipitation
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Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions
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Could use a stream flow meter if possible, but they are costly |
Assessment
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Example problems/worksheets/quiz/test
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Other Comments
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None |
