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This educational website is developed as a resource to compliment OCWA Conservation programs and to be utilized by teachers and anyone interested in learning more about Earth systems & cycles, our planet's water, and environmental conservation topics. Everything is organized under the twelve main topic sections below.
Click here for more information on navigating this site and accessing its many resources.
Welcome, we are so happy you are here! This site is developed for a wide range of users: classroom teachers, informal & environmental educators, parents, and community members looking for engaging and informative environmental education resources.
Under each of the main topic sections below, you will find a range of lessons & activities (you will notice some overlap in different sections as content is interconnected and applies to different topics).
Each activity includes:
A brief description
A quick reference for grade level, time, and learning standards
A link to the activity page with:
All the details and directions to carry out the activity on your own
Additional resources (online activities, lesson plans to carry out in-person with a group, easily printable materials, helpful links, shareable online content, etc)
We hope you find the content relevant, well-organized, fun, and of great educational value! If you have any questions about utilizing these resources, or notice any glitches or areas that could use improvement, please do reach out! We would love to hear from you and are always available for support.
*This site is searchable using the search function in the upper righthand corner - use key words or specific NYS Learning Standards to more easily seek out content that relates to your topics of interest!
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.
These 8 lessons & activities explore the science and importance of Earth's hydrologic cycle. Click here to learn more.
These 8 lessons & activities explore the scientific properties of water, such as density, surface tension & cohesion. Click here to learn more
These 9 lessons & activities explore the many ways humans use water as a natural resource, and the critical importance of conservation for both water quality & quantity! Click here to learn more
Click here for lessons & activities specifically focused on the Hudson River Estuary & its watershed.
Click here to learn more about watersheds, one of the most critical concepts for protecting ecosystems & water resources.
These lessons & activities explore the importance of water quality, and the many ways water is impacted by human activities & pollution. Click here to learn more.
These lessons & activities explore weather topics and global climate change, particularly as it intersects with water issues. 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 & compost.
Click here to learn more about living things and their ecological relationships.
Click here to learn more about the first peoples of the Hudson River Valley and Highlands.
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