NCED - Activities Developed by ESTREAM Participants

Dam Removal: Study sediment transport using a classroom model based on the actual research done by Chris Bromley at the National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics.

River Channel Box: The blueprint and instructions for making a classroom stream table.

Create a Scale Model of a River Channel: Use the River Channel Box and maps to create a scale model. This is one of several activities based off of reasearch at the National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics.

Flood Plain Activity: An activity designed to provide insights into the natural processes of rivers.

Velocity & Flow: Understand the factors that influence river velocity and discharge and the information on how to measure each of them.

History of St. Anthony Falls: An in-depth look at NCED's favorite waterfall.

St. Paul Topography: Use latitude, longitude and map skills to explore historic St. Paul.

River Interpretation: Discover the differences between observations and interpretations using NCED's favorite topic, rivers.

Flow Rate Comparison: After learning to calculate flow, compare the differences between flow around your house to that of the Mississippi River.

Slot Canyon Formation: Learn about slot canyons by making them during a lab.

2004 ESTREAM Activites:

Building a Stream Table: Build a usable, low budget stream table model for your classroom.

Braided Streams: Learn about braided stream systems and how they form.

Meandering Streams: Learn more about meandering stream systems and how they form.

Meandering Streams Erosion: In-depth look into the process of erosion.

Stream Velocity: Quantify stream flow with paper punches.

Bedforms: What is the difference between a sandy bottom and a rocky bottom?

Stream Dicharge: Look into the specifics of discharge and learn how to calculate.

Cap Rock Streams: Ever wondered how Niagara Falls was formed? This is a great activity for students to create their own waterfall.

2006 ESTREAM Activites:

SAFL field trip: If you are bringing students to tour the lab, this field trip sheet helps students connect the science and the laboratory with their prior experiences.