Oklahoma State University
Dept of Biosystems &
Ag Engineering
218 Ag Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078

405.744.5653
fax: 405.744.6059
bridger@okstate.edu

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Models

Carry Creek: For camps, field days. Learn to turn over rocks and use a kick net to collect crawdads and other critters, learn basic identification and critters as pollution indicators; "reading" the stream and streambank.
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Ground Water Flow Model: camps, classrooms, mall days, earth fairs. Approx. 30" long tabletop sand tank model uses dye to show how groundwater can become contaminated and move to streams and wells. Useful for teaching about illegal dumping as well as proper disposal of household chemicals. Model, with instructions and teaching materials, is available for check out.
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Rainfall Erosion Model: camps, classrooms, mall days, earth fairs. This stand alone model demonstrates the "impact" that raindrops have on the soil surface. Also gives a side-by-side comparison of the effects of different surface features on quantity and quality of runoff water.

Stream Trailer: This stream hydrology model on wheels provides graphic demonstration of how stream channels form, how important vegetation is to streambank stability, and the function of floodplains. Four Stream Trailers are available for checkout within the state and numerous Educators have been trained in their use. To get the Stream Trailer rolling to your educational event, contact your county Extension office or the Water Quality office.
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Tabletop Stream Model: For classrooms, meetings, fairs. A tiny flow of colored water cuts a stream channel through a bed of diatomaceous earth. Demonstrates meanders, floodplains and other river features in bird’s-eye view, with less close-up detail than the stream hydrology trailer.


Curricula

4-H Lifestyles of the Wet and Wild: For use in outdoor classrooms (some indoor activities), camps, field days. Curriculum and trunk sets contain hands-on tools and activities for investigating lakes, ponds, creeks, and groundwater. Curriculum and equipment trunk set can be checked out.

Aquatimes: Oklahoma Aqua Times is a water quality 4-H School Enrichment program for third through sixth graders. The program looks at the complexities of preserving one of our most precious natural resources--water.
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Project WET (Water Education for Teachers): For use in camps and classrooms (K-12); training for teachers, educators, or volunteer leaders. Fun, water-related activities for a wide range of school subjects: English, Science, History, Social Studies. Great indoor and outdoor camp activities include stream critter races, water cycle role-playing, bucketing water to simulate pioneer days, etc. Based on 500-page curriculum from Council for Environmental Education. One-day training required to obtain curriculum.
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