FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Former 4-H Water Ambassador and current Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology student Sierra Snowden spent part of her college break this week giving back to her home community by helping fifth grade students at Lockney Elementary School and Duncan Elementary School in Floydada learn more about the importance of water.
During her visit, Snowden worked with students to review the water cycle through a variety of hands-on learning activities designed to make science both engaging and memorable. Students created water cycle bracelets to represent the different stages of the cycle, helping them visualize how water continuously moves through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. The activity provided a creative way for students to remember the process while reinforcing what they have been learning in the classroom.
Students also participated in an interactive lesson that followed the journey of a single water droplet as it traveled through the water cycle. The activity helped demonstrate how water moves through the environment and how each stage of the cycle connects to the next.
In addition to learning about the water cycle, Snowden used the Stream Trailer to demonstrate the natural processes of erosion, weathering, and deposition. The hands-on model allowed students to see how water shapes the land over time and how streams and rivers move soil and sediment across the landscape.
Snowden previously served as a 4-H Water Ambassador, a role focused on educating youth and communities about water conservation and stewardship. Her visit gave local students the opportunity to learn directly from someone who has continued her education in a science-focused field.
Educators at both campuses appreciated the engaging demonstrations and interactive approach to learning. Snowden’s willingness to spend part of her college break working with area youth highlights her continued passion for water education and her commitment to giving back to the communities of Lockney and Floydada.
