Pre-Visit Activities : What are Watersheds? : Main Sixth - Eighth Grade Online Curriculum : Watersheds

Focus Question
What is a watershed?

Activity Synopsis
Students will use a physical map of South Carolina to:
1. Trace the major watersheds of South Carolina to show where they are located.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the terms watersheds, drainage basins and drainage divides.

Time Frame
1 class period

Student Key Terms

• drainage basin
• drainage divide
• watershed

Teacher Key Terms

• dendritic pattern
• groundwater
• headwaters
• surface runoff
• tributary