A Teachers Guide to the Tujunga/Pacoima Watershed
for grades K - 5

produced by The RIVER PROJECT

This Guide was created to support study of the Tujunga/Pacoima Watershed through- out the grade levels using the watershed as a context for learning specific California State content standards. Each grade has a specific “theme” so that as students move up through each grade level they build on their knowledge of their watershed. Each unit begins with a “Sense of Place” activity that introduces students to the watershed and directs them to see and learn the major features of the watershed – mountains, trees, water, etc. Additional lessons include activities and worksheets that teach the theme using specific content standards information and culminates with a chosen service project that helps the community and the Tujunga/Pacoima Watershed. As the teacher, feel free to add-to or modify the lessons as necessary to meet the needs of your classroom and school.