Streams in the City

Abstract:

These exercises are designed to guide a student to an understanding of how rainfall and storm events result in runoff over the surface of the earth. Runoff is influenced by the nature of the surface of the earth. Streamflow is particularly influenced by urbanization-the paving over of permeable surfaces with impermeable ones. In light of this, students are encouraged to think about design elements that incorporate more permeable surfaces into their own environments, including their school parking lots and neighborhoods.

Subject:

Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Primary

SubTopics:

Water , Green Building and Design

Collection:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency