The Dynamic Duo --
The Salt Fork and Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos on the
Texas High Plains Brazos River Watershed

CONSTRAINTS

• Home

• Terminology

• Introduction

• The Big Picture

• Our Brazos River

• Our Topography

• Our Hydrology

• Conservation

• Science Spectrum

• Extensions

A constraint is something that cannot be changed.  When solving problems, you must understand that there are facts that you have to be aware of to solve the problem.

The following items serve as an example of things that cannot be changed. 

1. Lake, stream, or river capacity
2. Rainfall
3. Climate
4. Evaporation
5. Number of people in a populated area
6. Soils and Terrain
7. Towns and cities request for water
8. Mineral Rights
9. Water Rights

Can you think of more constraints?  How does this relate to the motivational scenario?

What do I need to learn to know more about this? (knowledge construction)

• Pretest

• Motivation

• Generating Motivational Scenarios

• Who are the stakeholders?

• What are the constraints?

• What are the considerations?

• What are the consequences of each decision?

• Case Studies

Notes for the Teacher

ACTIVITIES

• Complete Constraint Sheet
   

  This template should be more complete after the knowledge construction. This will be completed prior to and after the knowledge construction. Students will be able to look at the situation and be able to apply their knowledge.

Notes for the Learner

Credits

This material may be used for educational purposes.  Please contact Marcia Talkmitt with any intent to use or revise.