NYC Watershed Reservoirs
- In your group you will research your assigned reservoir.
- Click on the links to access relevant information. You will answer the questions below in your science notebook. Every group member is responsible for researching and writing about your reservoir.
- Be sure to locate your reservoir on a map so that you can point it out to the class when you present.
- Create a group poster and include the information you researched. Work together to create the poster.
- Select one student to present, one student to hold the poster, and practice!
Reservoir Questions
- What is a reservoir?
- What year was your reservoir completed?
- What is the capacity of your reservoir?
- What is the history of the reservoir?
- What activities can be done on the reservoir?
- Write one WOW! That is, something you find very interesting you wish to share with others.
Resources for Every Group:
What is a reservoir?
Group 1: Ashokan Reservoir
Group 2: Cannonsville Reservoir
Group 3: Croton Reservoirs
Resource: Info card
Resource: Reservoir article
Resource: NYC Environmental Protection Website
Resource: Visualizing NYC
Resource: Reservoir article
Resource: NYC Environmental Protection Website
Resource: Visualizing NYC