All Washed Up
Plants and the Environment- Grade:
- 3
- Teacher:
- Paul Sorvino
Living in a remote canyon with only dirt trails can be difficult and sometimes dangerous. Students were telling me about a flood during the monsoon season last year. A lot of infrastructure was damaged and people were stranded and injured. A hiker was lost and never found. I thought learning about erosion and how to prevent it would be relevant to their experience. This is also their tribe's ancestral home so it's very important that they learn to take care of their community. Students built a small scale erosion model and made observations. They then discussed what they should do to prevent the water from washing everything away.
Great work students! I love how you all worked together to accomplish your project.
Excellent work on your erosion project! You showed a clear understanding of how water can change the land, and your model made the concept easy to see. I’m proud of the effort you put into your project—great job staying focused and explaining your ideas so well!
Way to go 3rd grade, addressing environmental needs within your community!
Congratulations on your project! You explored an important question about erosion and how water can affect the land, especially in places where heavy rains and flooding can happen. Building a model and making observations is a great way to learn how science helps us understand and protect the environment. It’s wonderful to see you thinking about how to care for your community and the land around you. Keep up the great work and keep exploring science!
Wonderful project about the trails in Supai. You demonstrated how strong water from floods can wear away the trail and how natural materials like rocks and sticks can help stop erosion. Your model showed careful thinking about how to protect the land.
I love how you found a solution to the erosion and used materials found in the community. What a cool experiment. Remember – you all are the Land Guardians & Water Protectors who will be necessary to care for and protect your traditional land, water, and culture. Fantastic Job.