Wednesday, May 15

Watershed Wonders | Grades 3-5

For Students in Grades 3-5 in Spring 2024

By Van Andel Institute for Education

Date and time

Wednesday, May 15 · 12:30 - 3pm EDT

Location

Van Andel Institute for Education

216 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Explore the world of watersheds and learn about their importance to our own health. Build a model of a watershed and observe what happens when pollutants are introduced to the watershed. Discover how to assess the health of the watersheds by using different water quality parameters to really know what is in our water!

In this investigation, students will:

Construct a model of a watershed and learn what happens when pollutants are introduced.
Test the quality of water by using biological methods and assess the overall health.
Test the quality of water by using chemical methods and assess the overall health.

Organized by

Van Andel Institute for Education

Van Andel Institute for Education is dedicated to creating classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking thrive. We do this by offering engaging programs for students, as well as flexible, customizable, and transformative professional development and resources for teachers.