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"CSO, Oh No!" is an original, interactive, online activity that follows a water drop on a journey through Earth's hydrologic cycle as it moves through many types of human uses and human impacts, including municipal water systems, agriculture, and sewage treatment. Players "choose their own adventure" as they move through the game, tracking their journey through each part of a unique, detailed story, which provides thorough scientific background and imagery to help students develop a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between people and one our most precious natural resources: water! Click here to learn more!
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Learning Standards: EESS2.C, ESS3.C, LS4.D, ETS1.B, MP.2, RF4, W7, SL1
This 4-minute video is a great introduction to biomagnification and the historical ecological impacts of the pesticide DDT.
Grade Level: 2-12
Time: 5-20 minutes
Learning Standards: LS2.B, ESS3.C, MP.2, SL1, SL2, LS4
Macroinvertebrates can help determine the quality of water. This page includes several resources exploring macroinvertebrate organisms and ecological relationships. Click here to learn more.
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Looking for Macroinvertebrates on an ESTE field experience to Kowawese in New Windsor, NY. Tributaries that lead to the Hudson River carry many organisms
This original animated 5-minute video explores stormwater systems and their water quality impacts.
Grade Level: 2-12
Time: 5-20 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, ESS3.C, MP.2, W7, SL2
Microplastics are marine debris are a big deal! These tiny particles of plastic are found in different forms and enter the environment in various ways, impacting water quality, wildlife, and the overall health of ecosystems. Click here to learn more.
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Tracking Sheet Climate Change Big Problems - Big Ideas - Google Docs.pdfClimate Change Big Problems/ Big Ideas is a web based activity where participants look at the real problems associated with climate change and then come up with their own ideas to address these issues! Click Here to begin.
You may conduct this activity using only the PDF version (linked to the left), but it is recommended that the website be used for a more in-depth and interactive experience!
Grade Level: 2-12
Time: 5-20 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, ESS3.D, ETS1-2, MP.1, SL1, W2
Cleaning up water can be both fun and challenging! In this hands-on activity, participants will discover just how difficult it can be to clean polluted water. Using a variety of materials, they'll work together to create the cleanest water possible-without generating more dirty water in the process.
Grade Level: 3-12
Time: 30-45 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.C, ESS3.C, MP.4, SL1, W2
Grade Level: 6-12
Time: 30-45 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, ESS3.B, MP.3
Designing your living space in a new lot can be a real challenge. This web based lesson will guide users on choices and effects of choices on the environment Click here for more.
Grade Level: 6-12
Time: 25-60 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, ESS3.D, LS2.C, ETS1.B, MP.4, MP.7, SL.1, SL.4, W.2, W.8
This lesson dives into the different kinds of pollutants, their origins, and solutions to eliminate those pollutants from vital waterways. Giving students and opportunity to develop ideas for change while understanding existing situations. Click here for more.
Grade Level: 6-12
Time: 25-60 minutes
Learning Standards:
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