Teachers and students
In this section
The Great Water OdysseySM
- Third-grade overview
- Fourth-grade overview
- Fifth-grade overview
- Try games online
- System requirements
- Contacts
Water Conservation Challenge
Teacher resources
- Water conservation activities
- Envirothon
- Lesson plans
- Grants resources for teachers
- Information links for educators
- Reading, literature connections
Student resources
Information links for educators
ArcExplorer Java Edition for Education (AEJEE) is a downloadable, lightweight geographic information system (GIS) tool for exploring geographic data. AEJEE can save and open projects, so work can be shared between users, or between school and home. AEJEE can classify and symbolize shapefiles, integrate a wide array of image data, project on-the-fly shapefiles stored in decimal degree, and use data distributed over the Internet. There is a growing body of free lessons using GIS and this tool. Users can find AEJEE at www.esri.com/aejee. From there, follow pathways to the software background, downloads, tutorials, lessons and data.
Children’s Environmental Bibliography. More than 400 books are featured, organized by subject matter and age. The bibliography is downloadable on WILD/PLT/WET’s web pages. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
EdGateway is an interactive forum for math, science and environmental education. There is a special forum on environmental education and education reform. (Free registration is required to access discussions.)
EElinked Networks is a comprehensive site for exploring environmental education on the Internet.
The Environmental Education Training and Partnership (EETAP) site provides a wide variety of environmental education training and support to education professionals. EE resources are available in pdf formats from its resource library.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Education Resource Page highlights the wide variety of FWC education opportunities for students, teachers and the public.
The Florida Marine Science Educators Association is the state association for marine science educators. This site gives listings of training and programs available in the state, including Florida Department of Environmental Protection Educator Collection Permit workshops.
The Florida’s Springs site provides information about the threats to springs and how the public can help protect “nature’s gems” for future generations.
Geotechnical, Rock and Water Resource Library (GROW) is a site that will connect you with many different web resources relating to the main areas of civil engineering — geotechnical (soils), rock and water. The water area contains activities that are used by educators to teach about the water cycle, groundwater and more. This site contains links to many other good water education websites.
The Groundwater Foundation site provides education materials on this hidden resource — groundwater. Pages for youth activities, water festivals, groundwater guardians and many other items are included.
Health Museum Ask-a-Question Feature — The Health Museum is an interactive science experience for all ages that promotes understanding and appreciation of the human body and encourages a lifelong commitment to health and wellness. The museum’s mascot, Apple A. Day, gives tips for healthy living and will answer questions about the science of health and the human body.
H2OUSE — A Water Saver Home. Take a tour to investigate your water-saving opportunities in each area of your home. Also check out the top five actions to discover some of the best ways to save water in and around your home.
The League of Environmental Educators in Florida is the state association for environmental education professionals; traditional and non-traditional educators.
Lesson Planet is an Internet resource that will connect you to other sites related to education and the environment.
Making TRACKS provides downloadable nature guides and species lists for trails, as well as resources for schools to make their own educational nature trails on school grounds or in nearby communities. There are numerous standards-based activities, as well as short movie clips and nature games. People are encouraged to enter information about trails in their area to contribute to a collection of hiking trails throughout the United States with a list of common species found on each.
The National Environmental Education Advancement Project is a national organization that aids state and local environmental education leaders in promoting their environmental education efforts and develops informational resources for capacity-building within states.
The National Marine Educators Association provides a valuable focus for marine and aquatic studies. It includes professionals in education, science, business, government, museums, aquariums and research.
The North American Asssociation for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a network of professionals and students working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and 55 countries.
North American Drought: A Paleo Perspective was created by the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Paleoclimatology Program.
Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is the national site for a unique program of teacher training, curriculum and supplementary modules.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Education site includes special pages for kids, teachers and students, as well as regional environmental education resources and information.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “What’s Up With Our Nation’s Waters?” is a 24-page booklet designed primarily for children, aged 10 to 15, that presents key findings of the National Water Quality Inventory in an easy-to-read format. It includes projects for school or fun, a water quiz, a glossary, and a list of resources for more information.
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Water Science for Schools site offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
The Water Environment Federation is an international education and technical organization working to preserve and enhance the global water environment. It is a leading source of information and education resources on the water environment.
WaterWiser provides a source of information about products, companies, standards and other water-conserving ideas.
Water Resources Education information is available from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
