Stream Table Curriculum Survey

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1. This survey should take only a minute or two, and will help collaborators at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale develop hardware and curriculum for stream table instruction. These questions concern ONLY stream tables or movable bed river models as defined in the photos below. Please respond if you currently use a stream table or used one as a student or at another institution. Thanks for your participation!

At what institution is (or was) the stream table housed?

This survey should take only a minute or two, and will help collaborators at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale develop hardware and curriculum for stream table instruction. These questions concern ONLY stream tables or movable bed river models as defined in the photos below. Please respond if you currently use a stream table or used one as a student or at another institution. Thanks for your participation! At what institution is (or was) the stream table housed?

For this survey, STREAM TABLES are broad, shallow, and usually contain a movable media, often quartz or plastic sand. FLUMES are relatively narrow with fixed side walls.

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2. At what type of institution do (or did) you use your stream table?

At what type of institution do (or did) you use your stream table?   4-year college or university Community college High school

Other (please specify)

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3. In what sort of courses/activities do you use your stream table (check all that apply)?

In what sort of courses/activities do you use your stream table (check all that apply)?   Geoscience/geomorphology Civil engineering River conservation, fisheries, forestry Outreach or student recruitment GK-12 science Informal education, river conservation advocacy Museum

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4. What is the movable media (or sediment) used in your stream table?

What is the movable media (or sediment) used in your stream table?   Quartz sand Plastic media Non-moveable bed (e.g., hard plastic forms)

Other (please specify, e.g., coal, limestone, clay))

5. If your media (or sediment) is plastic media, please specify the form (e.g., acrylic, melamine, bakelite)

If your media (or sediment) is plastic media, please specify the form (e.g., acrylic, melamine, bakelite)

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6. Does the model re-circulate the media?

Does the model re-circulate the media?   Yes No

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7. What is the approximate working area of the model?

What is the approximate working area of the model?   Length in meters
Width in meters

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8. Was the model designed by someone at your institution?

Was the model designed by someone at your institution?   Yes No

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9. Was the model built by your institution?

Was the model built by your institution?   Yes No

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10. Was the model bought from a commercial vendor?

Was the model bought from a commercial vendor?   No

Yes (Please provide the name of the company)

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11. Is the model currently in good working condition and available for use?

Is the model currently in good working condition and available for use?   Yes No

12. If your model is NOT in good working condition and/or is NOT available for use, please choose the most applicable reason below (check all that apply):

If your model is NOT in good working condition and/or is NOT available for use, please choose the most applicable reason below (check all that apply):   Pump is broken Leaks General poor mechanical condition Overall poor design/construction make use impractical Overall poor design/construction make use too difficult Ineffective teaching tool

Other (please specify)

13. Have you developed curriculum or formal exercises for your stream table?

Have you developed curriculum or formal exercises for your stream table?   No

Yes (please describe)

14. Please use this space for comments, to report problems, or to enter your name and email address if you'd like to talk to us.

Please use this space for comments, to report problems, or to enter your name and email address if you'd like to talk to us.