A Classroom Aid

H2Ope for the Future will be distributed free to every public school in King County with grades 4-12. We encourage teachers to use this video for class presentations about the meaning and value of watersheds. The video is not over-loaded with detail but is inspiring and light in tone. The animal shots are plentiful and the film avoids being preachy. See video sleeve for tips on what students can do at home to help protect water quality.

For questions call Marie Alvarado at 206-296-8349.

Some Ideas for the Classroom

• After seeing the video students could construct a watershed out of clay or papier mache.
  
  
• Students could track a drop of water from the top edge of a watershed, all the way to its exit point, noting what it goes through.
  
  
• Students could write a description or poem about their own watershed and where they fit in it.
  
  
• Students could volunteer to plant or salvage native trees and shrubs.
  
  
• Students could list what helpful tips they practice at home.
  
  
• Students could order ladybugs to get rid of aphids and other pests safely.
  
  
• Students could apply compost to their garden.
  
  
• Students could find ways to conserve water.