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1. Science Buddies \u2013 “Rain Garden Science Experiment”<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A super approachable, hands-on activity where kids build a miniature rain garden, simulate runoff, and observe how well it soaks up water. It’s STEM-aligned and perfect for fairs or casual demonstrations.
YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. MnSTEP via Teach the Earth \u2013 \u201cExploring Run-Off and Infiltration in the Classroom\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For younger learners (K-2), students use three simple cups (with soil and different materials like sponges or tin foil) to see how much water filters through. It\u2019s group-based, inquiry-driven, and ideal for sparking curiosity.
SERC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Clermont SWCD \u2013 Rain Garden School Activity Guide<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This guide includes six adjustable lessons<\/strong>, with versions tailored for elementary students. Activities like \u201cNowhere to Run\u201d and \u201cCapture, Store and Release\u201d are student-friendly, interactive, and easy to set up.
clermontswcd.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. KidsGardening \u2013 Rain Gardens Lesson Plans<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for elementary classrooms\u2014students measure, draw, and build rain garden models with watering cans, learning how these gardens slow runoff and filter water naturally.
KidsGardening<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Great Lakes \/ Alliance for the Great Lakes \u2013 Mapping Infiltration Activity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A simple at-home or classroom activity where students explore local surfaces and predict how water moves\u2014solid for getting kids thinking about real-world terrain and how water soaks in.
Alliance for the Great Lakes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. PBS LearningMedia \u2013 Land Cover, Runoff & Infiltration Investigation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Students investigate how different surfaces influence water runoff versus absorption\u2014great for comparison experiments like your tray idea.
PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. UNL Water \/ Project WET \u2013 Stormwater Education for Kids<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Project WET offers tons of hands-on games and lesson ideas to teach youth about water cycles, pollution, and green infrastructure like rain gardens.
water.unl.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Arizona Project WET \u2013 Stormwater Runoff Demo Video<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A quick visual guide (teacher demonstration style) showing how capturing rainwater helps reduce runoff\u2014great for visual learners or as a quick fair demo.
YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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