Rains to Roots

Program Information

Program NameRains to Roots
Community School ElementAcademic & Social Emotional Learning
Service TypesScience education and activities
Program DescriptionIn our Rains to Roots program, students explore the complicated question: Why is urban runoff a problem, and how can green infrastructure be a solution? By the end of the Rains to Roots program, students realize the issues that affect their communities from urban runoff and stormwater and have a practical understanding of how these issues can be mitigated through low impact design and green infrastructure. Rains to Roots consists of two 60 minute lessons and a service learning activity at the green infrastructure on their school campus.

Program Details

Target Grade Levels4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

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