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Kids in the Creek Introduces students (5th-7th grade) to stream-water quality by teaching them to identify insects in the world they inhabit. Materials for teachers include curricula for download and list of general resources. Produced by Bonneville Power Administration, Oregon. Water In Schools - Resources for Education Educational resources about water and sewage treatment for all ages, prepared by England's Thames Water company. Includes a catalog of 200 resources, games, worksheets, history, technology, downloads, and printable activities. The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland School project about the River Liffey in Dublin compiled by students from Elanora Heights Primary School. Illustrates how a local river can be used as a focus for studies of local culture, geography, and environmental issues. A River Runs Through Us: Bear River Watershed Education Project A water quality monitoring program for 5-12th grade students throughout the Bear River watershed (Utah, Idaho, Wyoming). Includes project details and news, downloadable data, and links. Massachusetts Drinking Water Education Partnership Provides year-round educational programs and information to increase public understanding of drinking water issues. Dedicated to protecting drinking water supplies and public health through collaborative projects, culminating in Drinking Water Week events each May. Streamwatch UK Water-quality monitoring project in the UK that enables schools and community groups to sample streams using professional equipment and contribute to a national water quality database. Site includes details of the project and the groups involved and online access to survey results. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Sea Grant Program Research, education, and advisory projects to promote the wise use and understanding of ocean and coastal resources. Site includes outreach programs, catalog of over 700 educational publications, and current research projects. Environment Agency of England & Wales: Education Pages Wide range of teaching materials for schools, colleges, and universities. Includes case studies on flooding and flood defense, numeracy and literacy activities, practical outdoor activities and web-based interactive teaching games. Curriculum: Water: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Materials for teachers from the EPA. Covers acid rain, hazardous waste, pollution, ground water, drinking water, and wetlands. Includes links to various activities for children from other EPA sites. Geography Action! Rivers 2001 A collection of river conservation activities and educational tools from National Geographic, aimed at the general public, educators, and students. More Education Sites |
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