Watershed Resources and Systems

Science Standards: MS-ESS2 (Earth’s Systems); MS-ESS3 (Earth and Human Activity)

How does water move through the natural environment? What constitutes a “watershed” and how do these represent distinct ecosystems? How do humans interfere with the natural flow of water and how does this impact the plants and animals within a watershed ecosystem? This course will take a “birds eye” view of the Paulinskill River watershed (which includes Blair Creek and Bass Lake), noting major water courses and the natural habitats they support as well as the impact of human activity on the movement of water through the region.

Find a preview of what you will learn in our watershed resources and systems course here.