Invermere’s Watershed

Author/Presenter: Rich McCleary	Target Grades: Primary (K-3)
Availability: Spring, Fall	Theme: Ecosystems, Water
Cost: None	School District: School District 6

Description

During this fieldtrip the students will learn how they share our water with fish and wildlife. The water experts from the District of Invermere show the students how the water is stored, diverted from the Patty Ryan Lakes and then treated for our use. A biologist will help the students to identify the different fish that live in Patty Ryan Lakes and Abel Creek. At both stations, the students will learn about why limiting our water use is important. At the sewage treatment plant, water experts from the District of Invermere show the students how their waste water is treated before being released back into the environment. They will also learn about many types of birds that nest near the water treatment area.

Notes

This is specifically for grade 2.

Curriculum Matches

Science - describe some changes that affect animals; explain why air, water and soil are important to living things. Social Studies - identify changes that occur in the school and community throughout the year; locate on a map landforms and bodies of water of local and national significance; desribe their responsibility to the local environment.