Silt: A Dirty Word

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)describe how sand, silt, or both affect water flow; and 2)identify human activities that add sand, silt , or both to surface water.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 176

Age Groups

3rd grade - 4th grade

Educational Standards

   Science A-1   Part

Educational Topics

   Change
   Culture
   Economics
   Environmental Problems/Environmental Quality
   Responsible Human Action/Effects on Wildlife and Ecosystems
   Urban
   Habitat
   Management- Concepts, Habitat and Techniques
   Coasts/Ocean/Marine