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Water: The Liquid of Life
Sixth graders complete a lesson on the properties, types and amounts of water on Earth. In groups, they travel between stations to identify water resources in Illinois and pollution sources. They complete the lesson with a field trip...
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Designing a Tropical Reserve System
Students explain the complexity of resource, land use, and conservation decisions.
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Scavenger Hunt
Pupils research water quality issues and the impact on the environment using the Internet.
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Seeing a World of Difference
Students read through the lyrics and listen to a song about biodiversity. Using pictures they draw, they interpret the song according to their prior knowledge. They identify the threats to different regions around the world and create...
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Bird Banter
Students listen to examples of common bird songs of birds found in Illinois. As a class, they discover the importance between the differences in songs and calls. They practice making their own bird calls and songs to end the...
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Hide & Seek Butterflies
Students examine a variety of butterflies and discuss how they believe they get their color variations. In groups, they brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of their color schemes. To end the lesson, they watch butterflies in...
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Scenic Attractions in Four Corners
Fourth graders find and list scenic attractions in SE Utah and the Four-Corners-region. They identify geographic characteristics of Utah and other states in the western region of the United States. They review cardinal directions and...
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Alberta Environment: Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required (Teacher Guide) [Pdf]
This extensive teaching guide is designed for Grade Five. It includes activities and projects for students, as well as investigations for a wetlands field trip excursion. Additional blackline masters and a poster are available online.
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San Francisco Bay Area Wetlands Restoration Program
Homepage for the massive wetlands restoration project in San Francisco Bay. History, objectives, and benefits of the project are described.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Wetlands
Find out how to support wetland plants and animals in a backyard habitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Bog Wetlands
Find out why bogs are one of the most unique and fascinating types of wetlands in North America.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Vietnam Coastal Wetlands Protection and Development Project
Understanding the culture of an area before giving aid is crucial. A slideshow and written explanation of mangrove replanting and other schemes designed to prevent severe coastal erosion in the Mekong provinces of Vietnam demonstrate the...
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Adopt a Pond Wetland Curriculum Resource
The Adopt-A-Pond Program was created by the Toronto Zoo for teachers looking for a guide to wetland issues and resources.
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Environmental Concern, Inc.
This organization in Maryland provides information on its wetlands conservation projects, educational materials for purchase, professional courses, and consulting services.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Fen Wetlands
Sometimes called rich fens, find out about these saturated environments that are fed with mineral-rich groundwater and occur at low points or slopes in the landscape where the soil surface is intercepted by the water table.
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Galveston Bay Estuary Program: Habitat Restoration and Preservation
Describes the projects that have been undertaken in the Galveston Bay estuary region of Texas to restore and protect shoreline and wetlands habitats.
NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation
NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation oversees the conservation of United States coastal and marine habitats. Learn about the different projects they have undertaken and supported, what the work involves, and why it is so...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activities: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
A project for students to research an ecosystem. During their research, students will learn about the services that the ecosystems provides humans. In the second part of the project, students will argue whether a wetland should be...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Conservation and Environment
A collection of maps of historical significance which show changes in the landscape due to many factors. Included are maps showing specific conservation projects. Maps are printable.
EL Education
El Education: E2 River Scientist Study
This book was created by fifth and sixth grade students at in Amherst, Massachusetts. As part of study of the local watershed, students interviewed and worked with local scientists who were involved with studying and promoting the health...
EL Education
El Education: Field Guide to Local Amphibians
The Field Guide to Local Amphibians was created by 4th graders in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. It was created as one aspect of a three-month Learning Expedition on amphibians. Students collected town data for a statewide amphibian census;...
EL Education
El Education: Life in a Vernal Pool Field Guide
After researching and observing life in a local vernal pool, students write and illustrate a field guide including digital photographs and original water colors.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Creating Vernal Pools
Learn the importance of creating vernal pools for habitat diversity.
Curated OER
Waters Journey Everglades Currents of Change Header Image and Link to Home Page
The worlds most ambitious wetlands restoration project has begun and is taking a critical look at the Kissimmee river, Lake Okeechobee, and ultimately the Florida Bay. A great deal of information is presented on this site including...