Presentations
We bring the watershed to you! Our presentations consist of a PowerPoint slide show that provides an in-depth discussion about the functions of a watershed, Hawaiian rainforest ecology, and natural resource management and various activities to solidify these concepts.
Schedule or to ask questions about our outreach programs contact Allison at: pr@eastmauiwatershed.org or (808)268-1475
EMWP is prepared to present on these topics
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Careers in Natural Resource Management
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Informational presentations about EMWP
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Classroom presentation on groundwater and where our water comes from using the ground water model (60min)
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Classroom presentations on functions of a watershed, native species arrival, adaptive radiation, endangered species, honeycreepers, Maui invasive species, and conservation efforts (30min or 60min). Add on one of the activities below for a hands-on approach!
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Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death: a new fungal disease that is currently attacking and killing ʻōhiaʻs (Metrosideros polymorpha), the most abundant native tree in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Activities for the classroom
EMWP recognizes the value of Environmental Education in our schools and in addition to an in-depth PowerPoint presentation about watersheds and Hawaiian rainforest ecology, choose from our 3 our classroom activities including a watershed building activity, groundwater model, or our watershed watch musical chairs game (without the chairs).
Watershed Demonstration Kit
This demonstration was adapted by curricular materials developed by the San Luis Obispo County, CA 4-H Youth Development Program. Students get a chance to make their own watersheds, shaping and changing it from the first lava flows to speciation, to the arrival of humans, and finally to the current state of affairs today.
If you are interested in replicating this watershed demonstration kit or watershed watch game for yourself, click the titles to download instructions and materials list. You will need Acrobat Reader.
Ground Water Model
This demonstration is from the University of Wisconsin and uses a sand-tank model to introduce concepts in groundwater flow, hydro-logic cycle, wells, water table and contamination of ground water and how watersheds help deliver fresh clean water. This model will help connect your students to where there water comes from and how.
Watershed Watch
This game was adapted from the Maunalua Gardens Foundation’s ʻŌhiʻa Project/Exploring the Islands. This activity introduces the hydro-logic cycle and shows the effects on water with different demands throughout the history of the islands. It take you through the beginning of the islands through the introduction of agriculture and invasive species along with population growth. Different scenarios can play out to show effects from present day.
Jeopardy
Choose from two themes of Jeopardy games. One where students are given categories and have to guess if the species pictured is Native or Not. Another game focuses on Watershed concepts and their importance. Jeopardy games can be led by EMWP in class , online or you can use them on your own!
Go to our Educational Resources Page to find access to all EMWP created games & online presentations.
Kahoot!
Got tech savvy kids? We can follow up our presentation with an EMWP created Kahoot! Kids vote on a device the correct answer from questions taken from our slide show. The Kahoot! can be led by EMWP in class, online or you can use them on your own with our Watershed Presentation available on YouTube.
Go to our Educational Resources Page to find access all EMWP created games & online presentations.
