Rolling River
Youth interact with a five by ten foot utility trailer filled with artificial “sand.” They scoop out a meandering river or two and then add small houses, vehicles, animals, trees, foliage, and rocks to form a simulated village. Water is turned on at the top of the watershed and students watch as it flows through the river, demonstrating various effects of water, including erosion, runoff, and flooding. Youth determine ways to save water and protect communities and the environment.
