Interactions between Water, Earth’s Surface, and Human Activity
Author(s): Sue DeBari1, Kyle Gray2, Julie Monet3
1. Western Washington University 2. University of Northern Iowa 3. California State University - Chico
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Summary:
This two-week (~10-hour) module focuses on water and its importance to humans, both as a limited resource and in shaping Earth's surface.
Description
Students who learn with this module will:
- Construct their own understanding of the behavior of rivers through the use of stream tables and real streamflow data
- Engage in a data-rich activity that is well-aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Analyze streamflow and precipitation data and apply their knowledge to inform their local community about flooding hazards
In working with data, students will:
- Use Google Earth to measure distances and elevations and calculate stream gradients
- Calculate flood recurrence intervals
- Look for trends relating precipitation and streamflow data
Cite this work
Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- DeBari, S., Gray, K., Monet, J. (2018). Interactions between Water, Earth’s Surface, and Human Activity. InTeGrate, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/Q41961