Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow Curriculum

Rain to Drain: Slow the Flow is a hands-on stormwater education curriculum available from Penn State Extension and Pennsylvania 4-H in print.

This experiment style series of activities leads youth and adults to a better understanding of the movement of stormwater in natural and developed communities. It's also a great introduction to green infrastructure and stormwater best management practices.

An innovative, fun, and hands-on stormwater education curriculum

• It is designed to be used by middle-school aged youth; it is also easily adaptable to older and younger youth and also for adults.
• It is easy to use in classrooms, 4-H clubs, afterschool programs, nature centers, scout meetings and even independently.
• The materials needed to complete the activities are easy to find around the house or in most grocery and craft stores. They are also minimal and affordable.

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Additional Resources Referenced in the Curriculum

• Using GIS to Map Your Property and Create a Real Green Plan
• Explore Real-Life Green Infrastructure Solutions