Connecting High School Students with their Local

Watershed through Hands-on Science and

Service

McNary High School

Teacher: Emily Parent

Student ActivitiesCollect water quality data at Claggett CreekAnalyze water quality data at Claggett CreekWrite reports on their findingsShare their reports with City of Keizer

representatives and the local watershed councilClean up trash at Claggett Creek ParkRaise money to purchase “no littering” signs of

Keizer ParksParticipate in Salmon Watch ProgramCompare Claggett Creek Park water quality

data with North Santiam River data

Students collecting and identifying macro-invertebrates

Students performing chemical tests

Measuring Tree Height

Having Fun…

…learning together!