Learning Goals
Students will be able to investigate how runoff, storm drains, and trash move pollution through the TJ watershed and into habitats.
Students will be able to collect and document field observations of pollution clues, habitats, and affected species in a scientific field journal.
Students will be able to analyze maps, local data, and community partner evidence to identify patterns in pollution sources and impacted places.
Students will be able to explain how pollution affects biodiversity, habitats, and local communities in the TJ watershed using scientific vocabulary and evidence.
Students will be able to evaluate and refine realistic solutions that reduce pollution impacts on the TJ watershed.
Students will be able to communicate evidence-based findings and calls to action in a PSA, documentary, or news report for a public audience.
Students will be able to reflect on how their thinking changed as they gathered evidence, received feedback, and revised their claims.
Products
TJ Watershed Investigation Notebook and Before-and-After Reflection Portfolio
Students compile field notes, sketches, watershed maps, source notes, data tables, and short analyses into a personal investigation record. The portfolio shows how their question, evidence, and conclusions changed over time.
TJ Watershed Pollution PSA, Documentary, or News Report with Evidence Brief
Teams produce a polished media presentation and brief that explain how pollution moves through the watershed, what evidence they found, what solutions they recommend, and what limits or conflicting findings remain. The final product must synthesize each member’s evidence and show how the team refined its claims through critique.
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