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Elementary Students Get Hands-on Field Lessons from The District in Earth Science
April 24, 2009
In preparation for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills on April 30, fifth graders at McDougle Elementary in the Klein Independent School District have teamed up with urban foresters at the Harris County Flood Control District for some outdoor Earth science.
During the last two weeks, students have walked across the street to the District's North Service Center to learn about habitat, food chains, erosion, vegetation and forestation through hands-on experiments. Many of the concepts covered are part of the TAKS curriculum.
A pond, a stream and a forested area serve as outdoor classrooms where students learn about riparian food chains and the natural water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation. Using plastic containers and watering cans, students are able to see firsthand how erosion can occur along a channel's banks if vegetation is not in place. They also learn about the photosynthesis process and how to properly count rings of a tree and determine its age and the weather conditions during its life.
Continued Involvement with The District
This marks the third year the Flood Control District has worked with McDougle students. Teachers approached the District several years ago and asked if its urban foresters could help educate students about flooding and topics relating to vegetation management. The District's urban foresters now help educate about 125 students every April.
> Learn about the District's Vegetation Management Program
> Learn about the District's Tree Planting Program
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