Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station [The New Jersey Water Resources Research Institute]

Tools: Resources for Educators and Students

 

Educator & Student Links

Educating Young People About Water

Water-related curriculum database and guides organized by grade level, instructional format and topic.
Environmental Education Link Database Search for teacher resources, publications, grants, and other resources.
U.S. EPA Teaching Resources Links to EPA's collection of internal and external water education websites.
The Groundwater Foundation Kids Corner Games, kits, maps, and activites for educators (must purchase materials) and a few free activities to involve students in a classroom discussion.
Interactive Coastal Habitat Page Links to activities and information for educators and kids, compiled by the University of Delaware's Water Resources Center.
U.S. EPA Water Education Collection of lesson plans and projects for educators.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout project to earn a "Water Drop" patch.
USGS Water Science for Schools A page dedicated to the science of water, containing advanced information (middle school and up). Website also available in Spanish.
USGS Educational Resources Collection of environment-related links for teachers of grades K-12.
Water Cycle in Action Animated summary of the hydrologic cycle.
Project WET - Water Education for Teachers Hands-on curriculum and lesson plans (must purchase materials).
Water Environment Federation Curriculum Materials Free hands-on activities from The Water Sourcebook for grades K-12.
Water In The City Information for city dwellers on water supply by The Franklin Institute.
Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership- Kids Page Collection of games, links and information geared towards children.
Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership - Educators Links to watershed and environmental teaching resources.
Camden & Gloucester County Teacher's Guides Teacher's guides to the watersheds of Camden & Gloucester counties.
NJDEP - SEEDS The state environmental education directory website.

 

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