Once upon a time, there was a beautiful and lush forest with many different plants and animals. The trees and plants in the forest grew tall and strong, thanks to the rich nutrients in the soil. But, as time went by, the heavy rainfall caused sediment to build up and the water to overflow, making it difficult for the plants and animals to survive.

One day, the animals decided to come together to solve the problem. They realized that if they built a levee, it would help prevent the overflowing water from reaching their homes. So, they worked hard, using their teeth and paws to gather mud and dirt to build the levee.

As they continued to work, they noticed that the water was starting to recede and the soil was becoming dry once again. The plants and animals were so happy to see the impact of their hard work.

However, just as they were about to celebrate, they heard a loud rumbling noise. The levee was breaking! Quickly, they sprang into action and worked even harder to fix it.

Finally, the levee was repaired and the water was contained once again. The plants and animals were safe and could once again thrive in their lush forest. They learned a valuable lesson about the impact that precipitation can have on the environment, and how working together can help solve problems.

From then on, the animals continued to maintain the levee and the forest was always filled with healthy plants and happy animals. The end.

Reflections

1. What problem did the animals in the forest face?
2. Why did the animals build a levee?
3. How did the plants and animals feel after the levee was built?
4. What did the animals learn about working together and the environment?
5. How do you think the plants and animals would have survived without the levee?