Stream Discharge Module (Project EDDIE)
Author(s): N E Bader, T. Meixner, C. A. Gibson, Catherine O'Reilly1, D. N. Castendyk
Illinois State University
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Description
Stream discharge is a fundamental measure of water supply in stream systems. Low discharge may cause problems with water supply and fish passage, while high discharge may mean flooding. In this module, students explore real-time stream discharge data available from the United States Geologic Survey. Students use this data to assess changes in discharge with time, calculate flood frequency, and see the effects of urbanization and flood control. Project EDDIE modules are designed with an A-B-C structure to make them flexible and adaptable to a range of student levels and course structures.
Project EDDIE (Environmental Data-Driven Inquiry & Exploration) is a community effort aimed at developing teaching resources and instructors that address quantitative reasoning and scientific concepts using open inquiry of publicly available data. Project EDDIE modules are designed with an A-B-C structure to make them flexible and adaptable to a range of student levels and course structures.
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- Bader, N. E., Meixner, T., Gibson, C. A., O'Reilly, C., Castendyk, D. N. (2019). Stream Discharge Module (Project EDDIE). QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/V96B-NM56