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Educators' Tools ~ Water Conservation
Web sites with information regarding water conservation are listed alphabetically. A separate section focuses specifically on North Carolina Web sites. Many of the Web sites provide curriculums and lesson plans. Others offer educational resources and suggestions for conserving water in your own home. In addition, there are links to cities, counties, organizations and companies with water conservation programs in place.
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The Academy of Natural Sciences wants to know if you are a “Wally the Water Waster?” The ANS works on the principle of sharing knowledge to a varied audience: schoolchildren, older students, teachers, families, seniors and specialized groups. Through their programs, they hope to “cultivate a respect and concern for natural science, ecological relationships and environmental integrity.” Check out “Water: From the River to You”. Web site: http://www.acnatsci.org/education/river/page6.html
The Agricultural Research Service site provides links to many Science Education Information Resources. Web site: http://www.cprl.ars.usda.gov/education.htm
The Alleghany Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
has the responsibility of promoting soil and water conservation, as well as
establishing conservation programs in the District. For information on Educational
contests, Resource Conservation Workshops, the Down to Earth Teacher Workshop
and Area, State, and National Envirothon Competitions, contact: Soil and Water
Conservation District, 90 South Main Street, Room 100, P.O. Box 127, Sparta,
NC 28675, Phone: 336-372-4645,
Fax: 336-372-7402 Email: linda-hash@nc.nacdnet.org and/or visit the following
web site: http://ealleghany.net/government/soil&water/
The American Water Works Association has materials and
instruction in a variety of media. Their sites also provide links to other online
education and training links.
Web sites: http://www.awwa.org/CorePage.cfm?CI=4 http://www.awwa.org/waterwiser/CorePage.cfm?CI=9
The Audubon Society has many adventures awaiting students
in grades 3 through 6, along with materials, camps and workshops. Look at their
Environmental Curriculum reviews and see how you can incorporate them into your
classroom.
Web site: http://www.audubon.org/educate/index.html
Blue Planet Foundation, a California community-based Water
Conservation and Protection Program, provides conservation and environmental
protection programs, products and services that educate and empower the community.
Check out the “Children’s Water Festival”, grant opportunities
and water saving tips.
Web site: http://www.blueplanetfoundation.com/
Buncombe County’s Department of Environment, Soil
and Water has many educational programs available that include workshops, contests,
field day suggestions, educational materials and a video library. This site
also has a link to the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program that provides
a 75% cost share to persons who install products to improve water quality on
agricultural land, as well as other incentive programs.
Web site: http://www.buncombecounty.org/Dept_Environ_Soil&Water/A1.htm
The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region is
involved in a variety of projects and programs throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Their mission is to manage water with conservation and the wetlands in mind.
Web site: http://www.usbr.gov/pn/programs/index.html
Cabarrus County, NC, Soil & Water Conservation District
Contact Dawn Brown, Administration Assistant, Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
District, 715 Cabarrus Avenue, Concord, NC 28027-6214 Tel: (704) 920-3308
E-mail: DSBrown@co.cabarrus.nc.us for information on their essay and art contest,
as well as other educational programs they have in place.
Carolina Coastal Science has a web site with innovative, interactive technology designed specifically for elementary and middle schools, as well as upper secondary science curriculums that allow students to explore their own coastal research topics. There are even CD-ROM versions available. In November 2000, they were selected as an “edHelper Honor Roll Site”. Web site: http://www.ncsu.edu/coast/index.html
The City of New York, Department of Environmental Protection
provides educational resources for students and teachers. Included are information
about New York City’s vital water supply and wastewater treatment systems,
water conservation, water and air quality and other environmental concerns.
The web site has many links to a wide variety of materials to encourage and
stimulate environmental education.
Web site: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/educres.html
The City of Phoenix, AZ. Water education is one of the
most important lessons we can teach. The City of Phoenix is making classroom
materials available to you, free of charge to schools within its water service
area, to assist you in teaching your students about water. Check out the following
web site:
For Kids: www.ci.phoenix.az.us/WATER/watermen.html
For teachers: www.ci.phoenix.az.us/WATER/wtrteach.html
Suggested Reading List: www.ci.phoenix.az.us/WATER/books.html
Sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz, CA, this link has
quite a lot to offer about water saving tips, water facts and other interesting
links.
Web site: http://www.watersavingtips.org/Agencies.htm
The Colorado River Water Conservation District provides
lesson plans for grades K-12, experiments and other water-oriented materials
for a teacher’s curriculum. Take the Water Quiz or check out the science
experiments.
Web site: http://www.crwcd.gov/teacher/teachers.html
The Culpeper District in Virginia works with both educators and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to provide conservation education materials to schools in a five county area. Play the “Watershed Game” and see the “Wood Magic Show”, plus you can learn what other conservation educational materials are available for people of all ages. Web site: http://culpeper.vaswcd.org/education.htm
The Davidson Soil and Water Conservation district in North
Carolina has a Conservation Education Program that addresses current concerns
for learners of any age. Custom tailored presentations for specific needs and
interests are also available.
Web site: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/soil/education.htm
Desalination Director Online is a web site directory with links to individuals, companies and institutions, events, associations, press releases and the Desalination Journal, anything related to desalination worldwide. Web site: http://www.desline.com/
DPW Kid’s Discovery Club features links to many Jr. Smart Water Saver sites. Maryland’s Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works Customer Relations Department has gone to commendable measures to educate children and the public on water conservation and other issues. Web site: http://www.aadpw.org/kids/klinks.htm
The children of today will determine the future of the
wetlands and here’s where Duck’s Unlimited wants to help. They have
a site dedicated to assist educators create an engaging curriculum about wetlands:
its habitats and animals. You can get “Puddler” magazine in your
classroom, have the kids take turns racing to the wetlands, identify and unscramble
the tracks of wetland animals, and there’s fun things to color too! Take
a “gander” at their web site, designed for preschool and elementary
levels it also has links to even more fun stuff.
Web site: http://www.greenwing.org/dueducator/noncssdu_educator.html
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has a Water Conservation Project
in partnership with other water companies and the Welsh Environment Agency.
They developed “The Water in the School Web site” where you can
find out how to set up and run a water conservation project in your school.
(Dwr Cymru is Welsh; Dwr = Water Cymru = Welsh).
Web site: http://www.waterintheschool.co.uk/
EC Mall, a place to shop to help save the Earth. This
environmental shopping center has products that are good for people and the
environment.
Web site: http://www.ecomall.com/biz/waterpur.htm
There’s even a site with special educational links for the kids:
http://www.ecomall.com/biz/kidslinks.htm
Education Planet, the Education Web Guide, is a searchable
site with over 100,000 top educational sites, lessons, supplies and more. Experienced
educators, programmers and business professionals contribute to this site and
provide easy to use web-based applications for K-12 teachers, as well as providing
students and parents with convenient access to approved educational resources.
Web site: http://www.educationplanet.com/
“Encyclopedia of Desalination and Water Resources”
was put together by the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems to give desalination
communities a detailed source of the technology and management experience available
for the design, operation and maintenance of desalination plants. EOLSS is a
source of knowledge designed through the utilization of socioeconomic and technological
progress and conservation of the Earth’s natural systems for the fulfillment
of human needs.
Web site: http://www.eolss.co.uk/des1.htm
The Energy Coordinating Agency is a private, non-profit corporation whose mission is to insure that low and moderate-income people have safe, affordable and reliable sources of energy and water. They offer a conservation handbook and a step-by-step guide to conservation of utilities. Web site: http://www.ecasavesenergy.org/e-educ.htm
Environment Canada connects Canadians with information
and shares knowledge for environmental decision-making. They provide free publications
for and materials for educators, as well as links to other educational sites.
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/e_teach.htm
Environmental Education for the U.S. – Mexico Border,
a site funded by the USDA Forest Service and the US EPA. There are resources
in English and Español.
Web site: http://www.bordereeweb.net/default.asp
Join the Environmental Explorer’s Club, a division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with kids in mind. The site contains links for students and teachers; it features games and lots of information about water, the air, garbage and recycling, plants and animals, as well as the environment. Web site: http://www.epa.gov/kids/
The Environmental Resources Department of the City of
Durham has an active water conservation and public education program. All of
their resources are available for schools, civic groups and interested citizens.
Web site: http://www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/environ/programs.asp
The Federal Emergency Management Program handles more than just floods. They also work with a number of Federal agencies, water utilities, equipment manufacturers and others on a variety of conservation projects. Their site has links to many articles on water conservation projects successfully implemented in the Federal sector and may provide a clue to conservation at home. Web site: http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/
Are you Puzzled by water? The Franklin Institute Online has a water word search puzzle. Don’t cheat and look at the answer key, just test your knowledge of water related words. Web site: http://www.fi.edu/qa97/puzzle12/puzzle12.html
What’s the FrogWeb? It’s where Captain Ribbit will inform you of ways you can help SAVE THE FROGS! It’s all part of the United States Geological Survey’s Educational Resources site on the decline and deformities of amphibians. There are many other sites of interest as well, including sites of education materials. Learn what a water shed is, or the Tools for Drinking Water Protection, attend Groundwater University and Grad School and many other at this web site: http://water.usgs.gov/education.html
Geoguide Dams! Geoguide provides a formal lesson plan
prepared by the National Geographic’s Geography Education Program. There
are classroom activities, as well as family activities for grade K-12. The lesson
plans can be downloaded and printed and include: “The Building of a Dam
(K-4)”; “Controlling the Flow of the Colorado River: A Study of
Dams (5-8)” and “The Purpose of Dams: A Local Watershed Study (9-12)”.
Family activities include creating your own miniature dam and things to look
for at a reservoir.
Web site: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/geoguide/dams/
Georgia-Pacific’s web page offers printer-friendly
versions of “Water & Forests: Teacher Discussion Guide”. This
guides discusses the relationship between water and forests and has many different
areas of learning.
Web site: http://www.gp.com/educationalinnature/teachers/waf.html
The Global Schoolhouse features more than 900 online projects, they are organized by topic, grade and project date. The site features the “GeoGame” developed by Tom Clauset of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and “Marsh Madness” a way for 38 sixth grade students to get the word out about the Kawai Nui Marsh that is threatened by pollution and population growth. Web site: http://www.gsn.org/
The Globe Program is a hands-on school-based education
and science program for primary and secondary school students worldwide. Teachers
are not left out either as GLOBE provides assistance through workshops, teacher’s
guides, “how-to” videos and other materials.
Web site: http://www.globe.gov/fsl/html/aboutglobe.cgi?intro&lang=en&nav=1
GMability, yes besides vehicles, General Motors wants
you to know that you too can participate in environmental conservation. They
have different educational web sites for grades K – 4, 5-8 and 9-12. Learn
how to conserve water, try your hand at the eco-crossword or play the hydrogen-powered
game.
Web site: http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/edu_k-12
The Groundwater Foundation has a Kids Corner where you
can test your water knowledge with a crossword puzzle, a recycling maze and
a fun experiment they can do at home with family and friends.
Web site: http://www.groundwater.org/KidsCorner/kidscorner.htm
The Hampton Roads Water Efficiency Team came to life in
1994. It is a coalition of 15 cities and counties, along with four major military
installations in Southeaster Virginia who joined forces to develop and implement
a regional promotion aimed at efficient use of water throughout the Hampton
Roads area. By conducting educational programs and offering videos, brochures
and research, they raise public awareness and attempt to reduce water consumption
by promoting the wise use of water. They are now a part of Hampton Roads environmental
education programs. This year they are offering a scholarship to provide supplemental
funding for environmentally related projects:
http://www.hrwet.org/application2003.shtml
Web site: http://www.hrwet.org/
Health Goods: Healthy Products, Healthy Information. Concerned
about personal health and the health of our environment, this company created
a web site to provide public education on issues that impact our personal and
environmental health everyday with easy to understand, fact-based information.
Each item of their product line is tested for effective operation and is based
on proven technology and scientific principles. Check out their Education Center
today.
Web site: http://www.healthgoods.com/Education/Education_Main.htm
Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District in Virginia
provides conservation comic books to the County’s school system and has
a wealth of other material available for conservation education.
Web site: http://www.co.henrico.va.us/sandw/HSWCDConservEdu1.htm
Hoover Dam was built to control floods, improve navigation and regulation of the Colorado River, to store and deliver river water for reclamation of public lands and for hydroelectric power production. Learning packs are available from their web site that give backgrouind information about Hoover Dam and the surrounding area. The packets offer historical information, a look at the wildlife in the area and the water resources. Learn more at the following web site: http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/
HowStuffWorks, Inc. talks about “How does reverse
osmosis work?”. Take a look at “How Your Kidneys Work”, “Membrane
Technology” and the “Yuma Desalting Plant”, as visit the many
other helpful links.
Web site: http://www.howstuffworks.com/question29.htm
The Huron River Watershed Council’s web site offers water conservation
tips to save time and money. The Huron River is the only southeast river in
Michigan designated a Country Scenic Natural River. The council offers educational
programs with information to help keep it that way.
Web site: http://comnet.org/local/orgs/hrwc/index.html
Ideas for Water Awareness Campaigns is a web site that
makes is so easy for a group, community, corporation or anyone to organize a
campaign to raise awareness of the current and impending water crisis facing
the world today. Based on the book Ideas for Water Awareness Campaigns by Wouter
Schaap and Fran van Steenbergen and produced by the Global Water Partnership,
it brings together ideas from a number of different organizations who are working
all over of the world. See what you can put together for next year’s World
Water Day.
Weblink: http://www.waterday2003.org/Make-a-Difference/intro.htm
Along with conservation tips, JEA in Jacksonville, FL is the largest community owned utility in Florida. They are committed to improving the quality of life for the communities it serves. They can provide you with a speaker, an idea for a science project or teach the community about the importance of conservation and environmental awareness. Web site: http://www.jea.com/community/education/watersewer/conserve.asp
The Magic School Bus series of books is also helping.
For instance:
The Magic School Bus: At the Waterworks by Joanna Cole; reading level
ages 4 – 8; Scholastic; Reprint edition (March 1988); ISBN: 0590403605;
A quirky teacher takes her class on a field trip through the waterworks; plenty
of information, fantasy and facts.
The Magic School Bus Wet All Over: A Book About the Water
Cycle (Magic School Bus) by Patricia Relf; reading level ages 4 – 8; Scholastic
Books;
(June 1996); ISBN: 0590508334; Join Ms. Frizzle’s class as they experience
the process of evaporation, condensation and rain.
Moore County, North Carolina has a Soil and Water Conservation educational program that is quite extensive. From contests to puppet shows, Environmental College scholarships and Teacher’s workshops, their programs have many videos and booklets on various topics, as well as classroom presentations. Web site: http://www.co.moore.nc.us/envservices/SandW/soil_water2002/education.htm
National Association of Conservation Districts has helped protect the soil, water, forest, wildlife and other resources for over 60 years. Made up of landowners, organizations and government, it is the national voice of America’s 3,000 local conservation districts. They provide educational workshops and other educational materials and products. Take that first step to conservation, learn about our precious resources by following this link to their web site: http://www.nacdnet.org/education/index.html
NASA’s homepage contains links to educational materials
and resources for all age groups on a number of topics. Discover how satellite
imagery is used to study water quality, information on research into various
types of water and how it affects our lives on Earth and the Mars mission’s
attempt to trace the planet’s water in an effort to learn more about the
possibility that life once existed on Mars. There is also a section on how the
Earth got its water.
Web site: http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html?skipIntro=1
The National Biological Information Infrastructure’s site contains links to many educational resources. Web site: http://www.nbii.gov/geographic/us/nc-nbii.html#edu
This British based web site features the National Curriculum
Educational Resources and Materials, as well as links to some other leading
British web sites for water conservation, the environment and programs for educators.
Web site: http://www.water-cycle.info/
The Nature Conservancy has some fun stuff for everyone to enjoy and learn. You can get to know animals and their environment through slide shows, interactive journeys, quizzes and videos. You can download some wild wallpaper for your computer desktop and even send someone a gorgeous nature-themed ecard. Just go to their web site to find out more. Web site: http://nature.org/fun_and_free/
The Nature of Water Power from The Foundation for Water and Energy Education provides a hands-on science curriculum for students. The Foundation provides a look at both sides of an issue regarding the use of water as a renewable energy resource in the Northwest. Web site: http://www.fwee.org/mission.html
The Neuse River Foundation is a grassroots organization giving a political voice to individuals, groups and businesses with the same thing in mind “Save The Neuse River.” Their public education page has many links to internet connections for Environmental education. Web site: http://www.neuseriver.org/public1.htm
Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences,
a division of Duke University works as an environmental forum with input from
Duke-law, business, medicine, science and engineering. Their goal is to develop
critical and creative people who will help shape tomorrow’s Earth.
Web site: http://www.env.duke.edu/about/who.html
North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) has classroom
curriculums that focus specific North Carolina environmental issues. There are
hands-on activities and the curriculum incorporates the NC Department of Public
Instruction Standard course of Study Objectives for Middle School Education.
Web site: http://www.nccoast.org/CConnections.htm
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Soil & Water Conservation division has devoted part of their
web site to Conservation Education and has provides invaluable links, both national
and regional, to resources for teachers, as well as their outline for an environmental
education plan.
Web sites: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC/pages/education.html http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/EE%20PLAN/nc_ee_plan.htm
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Office of Education Environment offers a Conservation Education Awards
Program. There are competitions on the local, state, regional and national level.
Are you ready to be a winner? Included in their sites are resources for the
general public as well.
Web site: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Become a Junior Forest Ranger by completing the NC Division of Forest Resources Activity Book where there is a host of fun activities to do by yourself, with your parents or with your teacher. Learn about the different types of trees, leaves and plants in North Carolina’s forests. They are fun and simple, you can even find out how to make a pine cone bird feeder. Once the book is completed, just send it in and you will be an official Junior Forest Ranger with a badge, patch, certificate and other goodies. You’ll even get the book back too! Teachers, there is also information for you on classroom projects, and workshops. Web site: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/education/nc_jr_forestranger.htm
NC Division of Water Resources has two environmental outreach programs. Stream Watch is a program for local citizens to become foster parents to a waterway or a portion of one. Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is for K-12 designed to supplement a school’s existing curriculum. Link to other education sites by visiting their web site: http://www.ncwater.org/Education_and_Technical_Assistance/
North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation
has materials and resources available for Educators, along with Kids’
pages, you can checkout their web site or write them at :Forsyth SWCD, 1450
Fairchild Dr., Room 11, Winston-Salem NC 27105
Tel: 336-767-0720 Fax: 336-767-7904 Web site: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/
Office of Environmental Education, this site has links
to field trips and outreach programs available in North Carolina. It is part
of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Along
with many others, there is a link to “Stream Watch”, a volunteer
program designed to help inform and protect North Carolina’s watersheds
and other environmental issues.
Web site: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/guide/trips.htm
Ohio Chapter of Soil and Water Conservation Society offers
links to information on Soil and Water Resources.
Web site: http://agnatres.ag.ohio-state.edu/ohioswcs/Education/
The Peace Corps project World Wise Schools features photos,
essays and lessons for use in K-12 classrooms in Africa, Paraguay, Honduras
and Nepal, just to name a few. Compare your lesson plans with those around the
world. Go to their search site and type in “World Wise Schools”.
Other beneficial information contained there as well.
Web site: http://www.peacecorps.gov/search.cfm
Resource Action Programs focus their efforts on saving resources, living wise and learning to be waterwise. Their web site is full of fun things for everyone, so come on Get Wise! Web site: http://www.getwise.org/
Saugeen Conservation in Southwestern Ontario has a number
of environmental programs developed due to the changing needs and pressures
across the Saugeen River in watershed in the Province of Ontario. From water
issues to conservation to education, as well as rehabilitation projects, they’ve
got it!
Web site: http://www.svca.on.ca/programs.htm
The Saving Water Partnership in Seattle, WA has a site with many helpful tips for saving water at home, in your business and at school. It even gives hints on what to do for your lawn and garden. Web site: http://www.savingwater.org/
Sea World has teacher guides available on their web site
where students can explore water and its role in sustaining plant and animal
life. There is also a page with water vocabulary and the definitions.
Web site: http://www.seaworld.org/teacher-resources/guides/water/index.htm
SimScience.org features areas of science where computer simulations lead the way to new discoveries. Created by an alliance between the National Science Foundation and Cornell University’s Physics and Engineering Departments; Syracuse University’s Manufacturing Engineering Department and the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center. This interactive site features scientific simulations on three levels: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Their section on Cracking Dams is amazing. For the beginners, Dammy the beaver helps to learn about cracks and dams, see what happens when a dam breaks down. Web site: http://www.simscience.org/cracks/index.html
Smart Communities Network, creating Energy Smart Communities,
is a project of the U. S. Department of Energy. This site provides many links
to other sites with programs for teachers and students.
Web site: http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/efficiency/water/weedtoc.shtml
Reel Kids & Reel Art, the Jr. Duck Stamp Contest and the Young Outdoor Writer’s Competition are just a few things offered to educators on the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources web site: http://water.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/divisions.html
South West Florida Water Management District has education
materials for all ages. The have a section entitled “Water Conservation
for Kids” that contains a water activity book of mazes, word games, as
well as puzzles. “WaterDrops” is a newsletter for kids that contains
water stories and activities, this newsletter, as well as many other things
can be downloaded directly from their web sites: http://www.sfwmd.gov/curre/watshort/education.html
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/waterkids/index.htm
Southern Regional Water Quality Program is comprised of the Southern region states. Their membership includes a variety of experts in various fields. Their three major goals are: to be a source of regional coordination, communication and cooperation for water quantity and quality programs; to develop and deliver high-priority research and education programs in a timely manner; and to facilitate adoption of appropriate technologies and policies for water quality and quantity protection. They have developed the Southern Region Water Quality Information System, a regional water resources database. Web site: http://srwqis.tamu.edu/ SRWQP also has numerous regional links to youth water education programs produced by the Southern Region Cooperative Extension, Web site: http://srwqis.tamu.edu/audience/youth/
Spotter the Otter is the Tampa Water Department’s
Conservation mascot. Their interactive site features links to art projects to
get the students involved, conservation material that can be sent to your home,
research information for students and conservation material that can be sent
your home. Home to one of the largest desalination plants in the U.S. Tampa
has some innovative ideas on water conservation that can benefit everyone.
Web site: http://www.tampagov.net/dept_water/conservation_education/
The Tar-Pamlico River Foundation maintains an expansive library of educational materials about the river, water quality and pollution. This library is available to teachers, students and the general public. They have educational displays and demonstrations, and present programs and lectures about the river to schools, civic groups and local governments. Web site: http://www.ptrf.org/about.htm
TeacherLink has a curriculum plan for early elementary
grade levels dealing with the Aswan Dam. A service of Adele and Dale Young Education
Technology Center (YETC) and Utah State University’s College of Education,
there are links to other helpful educational sites as well. Web site:
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnes-africa/KAYMUR/INDEX.HTM
The Teacher’s Connect Network has a section entitled
“Water in North Carolina” by Laureen S. Andrews-Vines that features
facts about the ocean in our area, describes an estuary, explains how a river,
pond and stream differ and explains the function of the E.P.A.
Web site: http://www.teachers-connect.net/MASTII2002/insplan/WaterinNC.htm
The State of Texas has a Water Plan that outlines several
ways to meet Texas' water needs for the next fifty years. No one method will
solve our water problems, but conservation is a less expensive and environmentally
friendly way to increase the amount of water available in the future. Therefore,
public awareness about water use and water issues is extremely important. This
site includes lesson plans for all ages.
Web site: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/assistance/conservation/Education.htm
The Triangle School Wastewater Treatment Facility features
the first wastewater recycling on-site in North Carolina. Take a guided tour
of the Chatham County, North Carolina system to find out how wastewater is treated
and how to reuse it. A team from North Carolina State University designed the
site, which allows students from the Chatham County Public Schools and visitors
at the Exploris Museum to study the site, suggest experiments and interact with
the researchers. Take the guided tour and be sure to follow the links. Web site:
http://www.waterrecycling.com/
tvakids.com has a Teacher’s page offering information to help students
understand electricity, how it’s generated, how the TVA functions and
offers curriculum materials for all grave levels. For the kids there’s
all kinds of fun from “Running the River” to “Making Electricity”,
as well as information on how a dam is built and how the TVA stops floods. Web
site for kids: http://www.tvakids.com/index.htm
Web site for teachers: http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/index.htm
Union of Concerned Scientists’ web site contains an educational program on Global Warming: Early Warning Signs - Curriculum Guide and Map. This curriculum, geared towards students and teachers in grades 9-12, is designed to accompany a science-based world map depicting the local and regional consequences of global climate change. The materials align with National Learning Standards for Science, Geography, Social Studies, Language Arts, Environmental Education, and Technology. To obtain this resource contact Jason Mathers at ssi@ucsusa.org; Tel: 800.666.8276. This resource can be found online at their web site: http://www.climatehotmap.org/curriculum/index.html
The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service has many tidbits for teachers and students on a variety
of conservation concerns. Nearly 70 years of experience is available to assist
owners of America’s private land to conserve their soil, water and other
natural resources.
Web site: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/education/
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has an Environmental
Center that provides Conservation Curriculum Resources. EEK! Environmental Education
for Kids Teachers Pages is just one aspect of their site that features an electronic
magazine for kids in grades 4 – 8. Many sites are interactive.
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/teachers/curriculumconservation.htm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Educational Resources for Students/Youth. This EPA web site hosts a vast array of teacher resources on water-related environmental education programs. This resource can be found online at the following web site: http://www.epa.gov/adopt/education.html
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wetlands Home page
has links to state and local programs developed to protect and restore wetlands.
This site lists the programs in the Southeastern part of the US and links to
North Carolina and South Carolina programs.
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wetlands/states/#nc
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service web site has a page entitled: “Kids and Educators” they hope will be helpful. This site has some great links to other educational sites about the Hoover Dam, Shorebirds and a host of others. Kids have your Mom or Dad print out “The Scout List” and see if your eyes are good enough to be a Park Ranger by seeing fun things as you travel in the car along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Help Grover find his favorite things or unravel some of the animals that live along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Web site: http://wetlands.fws.gov/educator.htm
U.S. Forest Service has an educational site with Smokey the Bear and Hooty the Owl. Follow the links to find out about RUS the Surfin’ Squirrel and a host of other fun activities. Web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/kids/
The U.S. Geological Survey has a link called “Water
Science for Schools” where you can test you knowledge about water. For
instance, do you know how much water it takes to grow a hamburger? To find out
the answer to this and other questions, go to the following web site: http://wwwga.usgs.gov/edu/sacsc.html
Play “The Watershed Game”, it’s all part of the University
of Minnesota’s College of Natural Resources’ Bell Museum. There
are two levels, the novice level is ideal for third and fourth graders, as well
as those aren’t sure what a watershed is. The intermediate level puts
you in charge of your watershed, allowing you to make decisions about recreation,
agriculture, transportation and other things that may affect a healthy watershed.
Just type your name and go.
Web site: http://www.bellmuseum.org/mnideals/watershed/watershed2.html
The Upper Colorado Regional Office of the Bureau of Reclamation has programs on wise water use and management. Their site also features a demonstration of innovative technologies. Web site: http://www.usbr.gov/uc/progact/waterconsv/wtr_edu.html
The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation
Districts Education Foundation, Inc.(VASWCD) was established in 1990 as a nonprofit
organization.
It provides and promotes leadership in the conservation of natural resources
through stewardship and education programs. Web site: http://www.vaswcd.org/
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation other agencies work together to teach kids and adults alike how to make a difference. Write them for more information: DCR, 203 Governor Street, Suite 213,Richmond, VA 23219-2094 or call (804) 786-1712 Web site: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/enviroed.htm
Coming from the Land Down Under, The Water Corporation is Australia’s largest and most successful water service provider. They are committed to sustaining and preserving the quality of life for future generations. They have set up Waterwise school programs throughout Australia and provide support for the program, as well as educational materials and resources. Web site: http://www.nacdnet.org/education/index.html
The Water Education Foundation offers a variety of programs to teach students about the history, geography and science of water. Students will also learn about the complex process surrounding political decisions that affect water. While geared for the British education system, the site has invaluable information, as well as helpful ideas for everyone and contains links to other useful sites. Their programs are suited for students in grades K-14. Web site: http://www.water-ed.org/schoolprograms.asp
Water Education, National Curriculum Education Resources
and Materials, has a wide range of resources for schools to support teaching
and learning about water. There are online games, printable activities and links
to other web sites.
Web site: http://www.water-schools.com/
Get WET!!! Water Education for Teachers is North Carolina’s interdisciplinary water education program designed to promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources. By supplementing a school’s existing curriculum, Project Wet offers classroom ready teaching aids, activity guides, services and resource materials for K-12. Come on, GET WET!!! Web site: http://www.ncwater.org/Education_and_Technical_Assistance/Project_WET/
WATER USE IT WISELY is a site for everyone across the state to learn how to save water specific to his or her area. Find out how a broom, tuna can and a shovel can help save water and how much can be saved. You can also find out about the “100 Ways in 330 Days to Save Water”. Web site: http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/
Water What-Ifs encourages investigations into water quality
in North Carolina and Delaware. The site contains a teacher tutorial, as web
sites links for teachers.
Web site: http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction/depot/experiments/water/index.html
World Almanac for Kids, what a fun and informative site
this is. From the definition of the environment to explanations about Global
warming and a host of other exciting information, this site has it all. There
is also a section called “Fun & Games” that features a “Kids
Speak Out” contest, puzzles and a game center. Pick a state and discover
information about its history, government, climate, economy and whole lot more.
Web site: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com
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The Alleghany Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
has the responsibility of promoting soil and water conservation, as well as
establishing conservation programs in the District. For information on Educational
contests, Resource Conservation Workshops, the Down to Earth Teacher Workshop
and Area, State, and National Envirothon Competitions, contact: Soil and Water
Conservation District, 90 South Main Street, Room 100, P.O. Box 127, Sparta,
NC 28675, Phone: 336-372-4645,
Fax: 336-372-7402 Email: linda-hash@nc.nacdnet.org and/or visit the following
web site: http://ealleghany.net/government/soil&water/
Buncombe County’s Department of Environment, Soil
and Water has many educational programs available that include workshops, contests,
field day suggestions, educational materials and a video library. This site
also has a link to the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program that provides
a 75% cost share to persons who install products to improve water quality on
agricultural land, as well as other incentive programs.
Web site: http://www.buncombecounty.org/Dept_Environ_Soil&Water/A1.htm
Cabarrus County, NC, Soil & Water Conservation District
Contact Dawn Brown, Administration Assistant, Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation
District, 715 Cabarrus Avenue, Concord, NC 28027-6214 Tel: (704) 920-3308
E-mail: DSBrown@co.cabarrus.nc.us for information on their essay and art contest,
as well as other educational programs they have in place.
Carolina Coastal Science has a web site with innovative, interactive technology designed specifically for elementary and middle schools, as well as upper secondary science curriculums that allow students to explore their own coastal research topics. There are even CD-ROM versions available. In November 2000, they were selected as an “edHelper Honor Roll Site”. Web site: http://www.ncsu.edu/coast/index.html
The Davidson Soil and Water Conservation district in North
Carolina has a Conservation Education Program that addresses current concerns
for learners of any age. Custom tailored presentations for specific needs and
interests are also available.
Web site: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/soil/education.htm
The Environmental Resources Department of the City of
Durham has an active water conservation and public education program. All of
their resources are available for schools, civic groups and interested citizens.
Web site: http://www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/environ/programs.asp
Moore County, North Carolina has a Soil and Water Conservation educational program that is quite extensive. From contests to puppet shows, Environmental College scholarships and Teacher’s workshops, their programs have many videos and booklets on various topics, as well as classroom presentations. Web site: http://www.co.moore.nc.us/envservices/SandW/soil_water2002/education.htm
The Neuse River Foundation is a grassroots organization giving a political voice to individuals, groups and businesses with the same thing in mind “Save The Neuse River.” Their public education page has many links to internet connections for Environmental education. Web site: http://www.neuseriver.org/public1.htm
Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences,
a division of Duke University works as an environmental forum with input from
Duke-law, business, medicine, science and engineering. Their goal is to develop
critical and creative people who will help shape tomorrow’s Earth.
Web site: http://www.env.duke.edu/about/who.html
North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) has classroom
curriculums that focus specific North Carolina environmental issues. There are
hands-on activities and the curriculum incorporates the NC Department of Public
Instruction Standard course of Study Objectives for Middle School Education.
Web site: http://www.nccoast.org/CConnections.htm
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Soil & Water Conservation division has devoted part of their
web site to Conservation Education and has provides invaluable links, both national
and regional, to resources for teachers, as well as their outline for an environmental
education plan.
Web sites: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC/pages/education.html http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/EE%20PLAN/nc_ee_plan.htm
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Office of Education Environment offers a Conservation Education Awards
Program. There are competitions on the local, state, regional and national level.
Are you ready to be a winner? Included in their sites are resources for the
general public as well.
Web site: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Become a Junior Forest Ranger by completing the NC Division of Forest Resources Activity Book where there is a host of fun activities to do by yourself, with your parents or with your teacher. Learn about the different types of trees, leaves and plants in North Carolina’s forests. They are fun and simple, you can even find out how to make a pine cone bird feeder. Once the book is completed, just send it in and you will be an official Junior Forest Ranger with a badge, patch, certificate and other goodies. You’ll even get the book back too! Teachers, there is also information for you on classroom projects, and workshops. Web site: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/education/nc_jr_forestranger.htm
NC Division of Water Resources has two environmental outreach programs. Stream Watch is a program for local citizens to become foster parents to a waterway or a portion of one. Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is for K-12 designed to supplement a school’s existing curriculum. Link to other education sites by visiting their web site: http://www.ncwater.org/Education_and_Technical_Assistance/
North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation
has materials and resources available for Educators, along with Kids’
pages, you can checkout their web site or write them at :Forsyth SWCD, 1450
Fairchild Dr., Room 11, Winston-Salem NC 27105
Tel: 336-767-0720 Fax: 336-767-7904 Web site: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/
Office of Environmental Education, this site has links
to field trips and outreach programs available in North Carolina. It is part
of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Along
with many others, there is a link to “Stream Watch”, a volunteer
program designed to help inform and protect North Carolina’s watersheds
and other environmental issues.
Web site: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/guide/trips.htm
Southern Regional Water Quality Program is comprised of the Southern region states. Their membership includes a variety of experts in various fields. Their three major goals are: to be a source of regional coordination, communication and cooperation for water quantity and quality programs; to develop and deliver high-priority research and education programs in a timely manner; and to facilitate adoption of appropriate technologies and policies for water quality and quantity protection. They have developed the Southern Region Water Quality Information System, a regional water resources database. Web site: http://srwqis.tamu.edu/ SRWQP also has numerous regional links to youth water education programs produced by the Southern Region Cooperative Extension, Web site: http://srwqis.tamu.edu/audience/youth/
The Tar-Pamlico River Foundation maintains an expansive library of educational materials about the river, water quality and pollution. This library is available to teachers, students and the general public. They have educational displays and demonstrations, and present programs and lectures about the river to schools, civic groups and local governments. Web site: http://www.ptrf.org/about.htm
The Teacher’s Connect Network has a section entitled
“Water in North Carolina” by Laureen S. Andrews-Vines that features
facts about the ocean in our area, describes an estuary, explains how a river,
pond and stream differ and explains the function of the E.P.A.
Web site: http://www.teachers-connect.net/MASTII2002/insplan/WaterinNC.htm
The Triangle School Wastewater Treatment Facility features
the first wastewater recycling on-site in North Carolina. Take a guided tour
of the Chatham County, North Carolina system to find out how wastewater is treated
and how to reuse it. A team from North Carolina State University designed the
site, which allows students from the Chatham County Public Schools and visitors
at the Exploris Museum to study the site, suggest experiments and interact with
the researchers. Take the guided tour and be sure to follow the links. Web site:
http://www.waterrecycling.com/
tvakids.com has a Teacher’s page offering information to help students
understand electricity, how it’s generated, how the TVA functions and
offers curriculum materials for all grave levels. For the kids there’s
all kinds of fun from “Running the River” to “Making Electricity”,
as well as information on how a dam is built and how the TVA stops floods. Web
site for kids: http://www.tvakids.com/index.htm
Web site for teachers: http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/index.htm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wetlands Home page
has links to state and local programs developed to protect and restore wetlands.
This site lists the programs in the Southeastern part of the US and links to
North Carolina and South Carolina programs.
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wetlands/states/#nc
Get WET!!! Water Education for Teachers is North Carolina’s interdisciplinary water education program designed to promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources. By supplementing a school’s existing curriculum, Project Wet offers classroom ready teaching aids, activity guides, services and resource materials for K-12. Come on, GET WET!!! Web site: http://www.ncwater.org/Education_and_Technical_Assistance/Project_WET/
Water What-Ifs encourages investigations into water quality
in North Carolina and Delaware. The site contains a teacher tutorial, as web
sites links for teachers.
Web site: http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction/depot/experiments/water/index.html