Pearl River Watershed

A WebQuest for grades 4 - 6

 
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Procedure

To help you gain your Specialist's certificate, you will work with other people who are in your same Expert area. Click on your Specialty link at right for your assignments.

Read and follow the instructions on your page. You will read articles from the Internet, conduct experiments in your classroom, play games, and take a test on your Specialty area. When you pass your test, you will return to your team and teach them all about your field and you will learn about everyone else's Specialty areas.

Once everyone on your team has passed their Environmental Expert exam, you are ready for THE CHALLENGE!!!

Specialists

Sedimentation Specialist Run-Off Specialist

Reduce and control sediment that comes from stormwater.


Reduce and control nutrients, which can lead to increased algae growth and a reduction in fish populations.


Pesticide Specialist

Litter and Recreation Specialist

Reduce pesticides transported into the water.


Reduce litter / trash dumping in and around the Reservoir and its shoreline.


Invasive Species Specialist Bacteria and Disease Specialist

Reduce and control invasive species in the Reservoir and its tributaries.


Reduce and control bacteria and other disease-causing agents entering the Reservoir.