Teacher Resources And Materials

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan: Understanding Nonpoint Pollution (Grades 4-6; 1-2 Class Periods)

• Teacher Resource Handout
• Worksheet for Students

Lesson Plan: Understanding Stormwater (Grades 4-6; 1 Class Period)

• Teacher Resource Handout
• Worksheet for Students

Lesson Plan: The Importance of Land Cover (Grades 9-12; 1-2 Class Periods)

Lesson Plan: Rain Gardens Slow Stormwater Flow (Grades 9-12; 1-2 Class Periods)

Rain Garden Service Project

Classroom Activities And Games

Creating a Stormwater Poster:

• Instructions
• Narrative

The Stormwater Game (Versions for Grades K-3 and 4-8)-

• Instructions
• Creating the Pieces

Festival Game Ideas: Water Day Celebration Games

Water Cycle Wristband

Curriculum

ACTIVE Watershed Curriculum:

• Effects of Land Use On The Watershed (Grades 4 -8 but adaptable for all grades)
• Introduction to Water Quality (Grades 4-8 but adaptable for all grades)
• Testing Out An Aquifer

Project WET – Water Education for Teachers

Background Information

What Is The Water Cycle; Where Does Water Go; RI Watersheds

Hydrology 101

Additional Educational Stormwater Resources

• Northern RI Conservation District
• USGS
• Clean Water Clear Choice
• EPA Kids Website