Waterfalls in Iowa

These photos provide examples of where waterfalls are in Iowa. The state has a wide variety of waterfalls all around. The pictures found attached are of Dunnings Springs Park in Decorah, Iowa. The video shows water running down Dunnings Springs.

Decorah

Iowa Core Standard

7-ESS2-4

Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.

Driving Question

Where is the water coming from?

Probing Questions

Where are waterfalls found in Iowa?
What land formations make a waterfall?
Where else in the United States can you find waterfalls?
In what type of conditions can a waterfall be found?
How are waterfalls formed?
What would Dunning's Spring look like in winter?
Where is the water going?

Classroom Suggestions

Students could:

Share where they have seen waterfalls in Iowa or elsewhere
Create a model of a waterfall to show their understanding of waterfalls through the phenomena.

Resources

PBS LearningMedia | Explore More: Water Quality-Hydrology:The hydrologic cycle, or the water cycle, is the process by which water is transported from the land surface into the atmosphere and then back down to the land surface.
Travel Iowa | Waterfalls in Iowa: This site highlights the 14 best waterfalls Iowa has to offer.

Contributors

Submitted by Emma Huisman and Chandler Njus.