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These introductory activities set the theme for the exploration of Earth's water! This is a great place to start if you are embarking on a unit of study and want to lay a basic foundation for these topics before continuing with more in-depth content. There are nearly a dozen ideas to choose from! Click here to learn more.
This section contains in-depth lessons and activities that explore the science and importance of Earth's hydrologic cycle including an original video, movement based learning, practical applications, and creative collaborations for all age/grade levels. Click here to learn more.
This section contains several hands-on lessons and activities that explore the scientific properties of water, such as density, surface tension and cohesion. Click here to learn more
Lessons and activities that explore the many ways humans use water as a natural resource, and the critical importance of conservation for both water quality and quantity! Lessons encourage inquiry, social responsibility, exploration, technology, and vocabulary. Click here to learn more
Click here for lessons and activities specifically focused on the Hudson River Estuary and its watershed. These lessons are place based. They include an original video, a look into the regional arts, scientific method, data collection, classification, technology, and encourage citizen science as well as stewardship.
Click here for lessons and activities about watersheds, one of the most critical concepts for protecting ecosystems and water resources. Lessons include areas of creativity, literacy, movement, and hands-on modeling.
These lessons and activities explore the importance of water quality, and the many ways water is impacted by human activities and pollution. This section contains an original video, creative role play, technology, community planning, encourages further exploration and hands-on practical applications. Click here to learn more.
Click here for lessons and activities about runoff, surface water pollution & stormwater management. Lessons are place-based, movement orientated and encourage social responsibility.
These lessons and activities explore weather topics and global climate change, particularly as it intersects with water issues. This section has lessons that encourage observations, in-depth applications, decision making, technology, reflections, and practical applications. Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more about how solid waste impacts the environment, and ideas for how to reduce waste and better manage garbage, recycling and compost. Lessons are full of practical solutions, vocabulary, technology, and sustainability.
Click here to learn more about living things and their ecological relationships. Lessons contain information about cycles, adaptations, the importance of animals, and relationships with the environment.
Click here to learn more about the first peoples of the Hudson River Valley and Highlands. This section includes an original animated video, information about artifacts, and the importance of sustainable indigenous agriculture.
Click here to learn more about the unique geology and hydrology of the Hudson River Valley and Highlands. Lessons are observatory, inquiry based, hands-on, and include data collection and interpretation.
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