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> Virginia > restoration Riparian Buffers Lesson
Students will examine how riparian buffers protect tributaries from polluted runoff by building a watershed model to illistrate the role of bufferes in proecting waterways. Students will form hypotheses, conduct an experiment, report findings, and draw conclusions.
Subject(s):
Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Type(s):
Lessons and Activities
Level(s):
Elementary School, Middle School
Aligned with the following standard(s):
Virginia
Keywords:
forest, restoration
Restoring a Stream Lesson
Students will learn the practical steps needed to protect and restore the habitat at a local stream. Student will identify a local stream that needs protection or restoration and plan an action project to protect and restore the stream. Students will Use photos and journal records to document and share progress of restoration project.
Subject(s):
Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Technology
Type(s):
Lessons and Activities
Level(s):
Middle School
Aligned with the following standard(s):
Virginia
Keywords:
habitat and niche, restoration
