The purpose of this resource is to define a watershed and to convey the message that every level of soil, plant, animal and human life depends on the health of the watershed. A range of activities are provided related to basic watersheds, attitudes towards water, water quality and quantity and water management. Teachers are encouraged to select those activities that support student achievement of specific curriculum outcomes and that relate to pertinent issues in the news or in the local area.--Ministry of Education website.

Science grade 8 (2009).