Tension on the surface?!
We had a wonderful lesson last week with Casa! We experimented with water’s surface tension, learned about CO2 and photosynthesis and at the end we created grow bracelets that represent [...]
Geocaching Sunshine
Yesterday as we were wrapping up Science Wednesday we got lucky with some amazing sunshine for our last day of geocaching! The Fir Grove students got to learn how to [...]
What is Wilderness to you?
Today we started our Wilderness Literature class out at Phoenix Charter School. We played some wilderness games, got to go outdoors and read an article about how nature is good [...]
Practicing Flotation
This week at Casa de Belen we worked on floating paper clips, Goldfish and toothpicks on top of water’s surface tension (Hint: some are harder to float then others!) We [...]
Casa Science
Last week we got a chance to learn about the Earth’s atmospheric layers through a sweet activity with lots of colors and liquids! Check it out! Thanks Casa de Belen [...]
Science Wednesday Water Cycle!
Our Fir Grove 5th graders loved their Science Wednesday class last Wednesday! This included a review of the water cycle with a shaving cream food color activity! We learned [...]
What does a scientist look like?!
Last Wednesday we started the Science Wednesday program over at Fir Grove Elementary; as we learn about water chemistry, cycle and forest ecology! Here are some photos of our first [...]
Forest Thursdays – Dreaming of Spring
This past Thursday we made spin-wheel floral creations, while learning the parts of the flower! The youth at the Boys & Girls Club loved the activity!
Science Wednesday Success!
This Fall Science Wednesday at Eastwood Elementary went spectacularly! We enjoyed tons of science activities while, learning about water chemistry, weather and geocaching! The students loved the lessons involving hands-on [...]
Climate stewards!
The Science Friday students have been working hard on their Climate Stewards project! Check out our blog!
What does a scientist look like?
Students are subjected to stereotypes every day. When I ask my students to draw what they think a scientist looks like, I usually see drawings that represent conventional fallacies: scientists are [...]
Exploring Crater Lake National Park
Umpqua Watersheds, Inc. organized two field trips to bring 160 4th and 5th grade students from McGovern Elementary to Crater Lake this fall. The students were able to experience the natural wonders of [...]
UCC Field Botany Tour
This past Sunday the UW staff returned from a 6-day journey through Northern California and Southern Oregon with Dr. Ken Carloni’s UCC Field Botany class. The tour consisted of identifying, keying, [...]
McGovern Outdoor School
On June 2nd Umpqua Watersheds traveled to Camp Myrtlewood to teach six presentations about watershed science to McGovern’s ninety 6th graders. The students learned about water chemistry and the water cycle. [...]
Science Wednesday – Eastwood Elementary
May 27 marked the end of the pilot “Science Wednesday” program at Eastwood Elementary in Roseburg. The program consisted of a six-week environmental stewardship curriculum co-led by UW’s Katrina Keleher and Eastwood’s Jeff [...]
Education Programs
April 10, 2015: Science Friday – GPS Navigation
At today’s Science Friday lesson we learned all about GPS (or Global Positioning Systems)! We learned about satellites, directional differentiation, how to [...]
Welcome
Welcome to Umpqua Watersheds Education blog! This is a very exciting place where you will find information, photos, and stories about the various environmental education activities [...]
