{"id":19240,"date":"2024-10-23T10:53:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T17:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/?page_id=19240"},"modified":"2024-10-23T10:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T17:53:43","slug":"rain-to-drain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h\/stem\/rain-to-drain\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain to Drain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Time to slow the flow! Using curriculum developed by Penn State, this kit teaches youth about the importance of water and how we can keep it clean! This kit has a series of four activities, each building upon the other. Youth will build a \u201ccommunity\u201d and find out the best ways to get water back into the ground. There are optional online activities listed at the end of the curriculum book as well. Each kit accommodates two groups of up to 10 youth each (20 youth total). Additional supplies are needed for this kit that are not provided (see list below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age Level: 10+; 5<sup>th<\/sup>-8<sup>th<\/sup> grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time: 1.5-2+ hours. Can be extended by doing the Taking It Further activities or by adding in the <em>No New H2O<\/em> activities (separate curriculum).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications: Storm Water Management; Water Cycle; Ecosystems; Urban Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kit Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rain to Drain Curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Activity Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needlepoint Canvas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Felt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue Permanent Markers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muffin Tins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pebbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Not Included: <\/strong>Water, scissors, ballpoint pen, hammer and nail or drill (to punch holes in bottle cap), empty 20 oz. soda bottle, water resistant tape, cookie sheets\/cafeteria trays (to catch spilled water), pitcher or container to pour water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"288\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/10\/image-35.png\" alt=\"Rain to Drain Kit Contents\" class=\"wp-image-19241\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium is-resized wsu-spacing-margin-left--sxxsmall\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/10\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-396x198.png\" alt=\"Washington 4-H Logo\n\" class=\"wp-image-19080\" width=\"229\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/10\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-396x198.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/10\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-792x396.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/10\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/10\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-Transparent-002.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Pierce County 4-H<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">3602 Pacific Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">253-798-7160<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wsu-spacing-after--default\">extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center  wsu-font-size--small\">Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.&nbsp;Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office.&nbsp; Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication, program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Brian Brandt at bbrandt@wsu.edu at least 2 weeks prior to any event.&nbsp; Fee waivers are available as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center  wsu-font-size--small\">These services are supported by funding from Pierce County through its Human Services Department.<\/p>\n\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time to slow the flow! 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