Basketballs have been a commonly used analogy to help the general public visual a cubic foot – but what does one do when they find out the analogy they have been using is not mathematically correct? 

The winter edition of California Project WET Gazette explores this conundrum, how to effectively teach students how to estimate real-life phenomena and the importance of measuring stream flow for multiple water user needs.

Please consider joining one of our winter workshops, or pass the word to your colleagues.

Upcoming Project WET workshops:​

• Jan. 23, Project WET Teacher Workshop: Valley County Water District, Baldwin Park. Eastern Los Angeles County teachers are invited to this free workshop exploring the importance of water in Southern California. Learn more.
• Feb. 1, Climate Change & California Water Workshop: San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton. Learn Project WET activities you can use to help students understand the effects of climate change on water resources and steps they can take to adapt to our changing environment. Learn more.
• Feb. 8, Exploring Water Systems in the East Bay: Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Walnut Creek. K-8 teachers are invited to join this interactive, interdisciplinary workshop exploring the watersheds and systems that supply water to the East Bay. Learn more.

Find more upcoming workshops and read about the important skill of estimation and how streamflow is measured in the Winter California Project WET Gazette.

Happy New Year!  – Brian