We talked about how the catch basin was placed at a low lying location so that gravity could drain the stream of water away from buildings, and prevent water from pooling on our tarmac or yard. We also learned that when rainfall and melted snow run off roof tops, driveways, and roads, the water can collect pollutants like dirt, oil, fertilizer, grass clippings, pet waste, litter, etc. and carry them to our rivers and waterways. The children understood that all water eventually flows out to the oceans, so we must work together to prevent pollutants from entering our sewers. In Guelph, stormwater management ponds (like the ones we see on our walks through Hanlon Creek and Preservation Parks) temporarily hold water runoff to control flooding and reduce pollution in our waterways. The water that is collected from the storm sewers is treated to remove large pollutants, and then slowly released back into our watershed. Another opportunity for spontaneous and authentic learning courtesy of Mother Nature!
On a mild day when the snow was melting quickly and the frozen ground could not absorb the extra water, a stream of runoff meandered across our schoolyard toward a stormwater catch basin at the edge of the property. The students were very interested in throwing snowballs into the running water to watch them melt. They also constructed dams to obstruct and redirect the water’s flow.
We talked about how the catch basin was placed at a low lying location so that gravity could drain the stream of water away from buildings, and prevent water from pooling on our tarmac or yard. We also learned that when rainfall and melted snow run off roof tops, driveways, and roads, the water can collect pollutants like dirt, oil, fertilizer, grass clippings, pet waste, litter, etc. and carry them to our rivers and waterways. The children understood that all water eventually flows out to the oceans, so we must work together to prevent pollutants from entering our sewers. In Guelph, stormwater management ponds (like the ones we see on our walks through Hanlon Creek and Preservation Parks) temporarily hold water runoff to control flooding and reduce pollution in our waterways. The water that is collected from the storm sewers is treated to remove large pollutants, and then slowly released back into our watershed. Another opportunity for spontaneous and authentic learning courtesy of Mother Nature!
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