6th Grade: Climate Extremes-Drought



Available to schools located in:
Cloverdale, Cotati, Forestville, Geyserville, Glen Ellen, Healdsburg, Kenwood, Novato, Penngrove, Petaluma (does not include Two Rock), Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa (includes Larkfield-Wikiup), Sonoma, Ukiah, Windsor

Classroom Lesson Summary:

A Sonoma Water educator will visit your classroom to lead a 60-minute, hands-on lesson addressing the local environmental impacts of drought. 

Essential Question: 

  • How do climate extremes like drought impact salmon?

Objectives:

  • Students will learn about extreme precipitation patterns in the Russian River watershed as a result of climate change.
  • Students will investigate the environmental impacts of drought using models, pictures, and hands-on examples.
  • Students will develop and use a model to describe how drought affects salmon.
  • Students will feel empowered to conserve water and design their own solutions to help limit the impacts of drought.

Teacher Guide - Essential Program Information (document coming soon) 

Questions? Contact: Trisha.Meisler@scwa.ca.gov

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