Teacher's Page
The webquest will take about 4 - 5 50 minute class periods to complete
Students will have the choice to work as an individual or in pairs
Each class period the students will spend the first 5 - 10 minutes of class collaborating about their progress
The project is linked to Missouri middle school science standards but could be used in conjunction with other subject matter
This webquest will help reinforce technology and computer skills
The intent of this project is not to create a major written project but to familiarize themselves with their home watershed
Group work is encouraged but not required if the student chooses to work as an individual
Students will practice the information technology skills that have been taught throughout the year
Resources
There are many resources available for teaching about your watershed. Many of them are included with this webquest. Others are available by writing to local, state and national organizations. Since many of these materials are developed by organizations, they are listed alphabetically by title, rather than author
America's Wetlands: A Reason to Celebrate. Terrine Institute, 1717 K Street NW, Swuite 801, Washington DC 20006, 202.833.8317
Discovering the Naturalist Intelligence: Science in the School Yard. By Jenna Glock et al Zephyr Press, 800.282.2187
EPA: Adopt a Watershed - This site was created by the USEPA in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act to recognize and support efforts by citizens across the US to protect and restore the waters in their watershed http://water.epa.gov/action/adopt/upload/2006_12_11_adopt_adopt_brochure-2.pdf
Getting to Know Your Local Watershed. US EPA Region 5, 1220 Potter Drive Room 170, West Lafayette, Indiana 4790-1383 765.494.9550 http://kyw.ctic.purdue.edu/kyw.html
IGC: Education & Youth Internet Resources Collection. This website has an index for environmental education that has links to many environmental and educational groups http://www.igc.org
NOAA: Providing environmental stewardship education information and photos from past centuries to the present http://www.education.noaa.gov/
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE): Established in 1971, NAAEE is a network of professionals and students working in the field worldwide. http://www.naaee.net/
Project Learning Tree: Environmental Education Activity Guide PreK-8 American Forest Foundation, 1111 19th Street NW, Suite 780, Washington DC 20036 202.463.2452 http://www.plt.org
Pollution: Problems and Solutions by Judy Braus. National Wildlife Federation, 1400 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036-2266
The Conservation Fund. Seeking sustainable conservation solutions for the 21st century, emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental goals. http://www.conservationfund.org/resources/
The Nature Conservancy: The mission is to preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and water they need to survive http://www.nature.org/
Toward a Watershed Approach: A Framework for Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Protection, and Management Coastal America: A Partnership for Action
US Geological Survey: Click on USGS Information by State and also USGS Educational Sites http://www.usgs.gov/
Water: The Resource that Gets Used & Used & Used for Everything Poster Series, US Geological Survey, Box 25286, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225
What is a Watershed US Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250 202.720.7327
Discovering the Naturalist Intelligence: Science in the School Yard. By Jenna Glock et al Zephyr Press, 800.282.2187
EPA: Adopt a Watershed - This site was created by the USEPA in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act to recognize and support efforts by citizens across the US to protect and restore the waters in their watershed http://water.epa.gov/action/adopt/upload/2006_12_11_adopt_adopt_brochure-2.pdf
Getting to Know Your Local Watershed. US EPA Region 5, 1220 Potter Drive Room 170, West Lafayette, Indiana 4790-1383 765.494.9550 http://kyw.ctic.purdue.edu/kyw.html
IGC: Education & Youth Internet Resources Collection. This website has an index for environmental education that has links to many environmental and educational groups http://www.igc.org
NOAA: Providing environmental stewardship education information and photos from past centuries to the present http://www.education.noaa.gov/
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE): Established in 1971, NAAEE is a network of professionals and students working in the field worldwide. http://www.naaee.net/
Project Learning Tree: Environmental Education Activity Guide PreK-8 American Forest Foundation, 1111 19th Street NW, Suite 780, Washington DC 20036 202.463.2452 http://www.plt.org
Pollution: Problems and Solutions by Judy Braus. National Wildlife Federation, 1400 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036-2266
The Conservation Fund. Seeking sustainable conservation solutions for the 21st century, emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental goals. http://www.conservationfund.org/resources/
The Nature Conservancy: The mission is to preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and water they need to survive http://www.nature.org/
Toward a Watershed Approach: A Framework for Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Protection, and Management Coastal America: A Partnership for Action
US Geological Survey: Click on USGS Information by State and also USGS Educational Sites http://www.usgs.gov/
Water: The Resource that Gets Used & Used & Used for Everything Poster Series, US Geological Survey, Box 25286, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225
What is a Watershed US Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250 202.720.7327
Books for Students
Barss, Karen. Clean Water
Benus, Janine M. The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats
Bradley, Frank Water for the World
Breiter, Herta Pollution
Cherry, Lynne A River Ran Wild
Court, Judith. Ponds and Streams
Dickison, Jane. The Wonders of Water
Doros, Arthur. Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean
Earthworks Group. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth
Gary, Kathylyn. Water Pollution
Hoff, Mary King. Our Endangered Planet
Holmes, Anita I Can Save the Earth
Leutscher, A. The Ecology of Water Life
McLeish, Evan. Keeping Water Clean
National Geographic Society. Wild and Scenic Rivers
Ocko, Stephanie Water: Almost Enough for Everyone
Reid, George K. Pond Life
Richardson, Joy. The Water Cycle
Seixas, Judith. Water: What It Is, What It Does
Schmid, Eleanor. The Water's Journey
Smith, David. The Water Cycle
Welob, Angela. Water
Wick, Walter. A Drop of Water: A Book of Science
Benus, Janine M. The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats
Bradley, Frank Water for the World
Breiter, Herta Pollution
Cherry, Lynne A River Ran Wild
Court, Judith. Ponds and Streams
Dickison, Jane. The Wonders of Water
Doros, Arthur. Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean
Earthworks Group. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth
Gary, Kathylyn. Water Pollution
Hoff, Mary King. Our Endangered Planet
Holmes, Anita I Can Save the Earth
Leutscher, A. The Ecology of Water Life
McLeish, Evan. Keeping Water Clean
National Geographic Society. Wild and Scenic Rivers
Ocko, Stephanie Water: Almost Enough for Everyone
Reid, George K. Pond Life
Richardson, Joy. The Water Cycle
Seixas, Judith. Water: What It Is, What It Does
Schmid, Eleanor. The Water's Journey
Smith, David. The Water Cycle
Welob, Angela. Water
Wick, Walter. A Drop of Water: A Book of Science