Teacher Resources: Teacher's Guide to the Great Swamp Watershed



		8. Teacher Resources Web Sites
www.greatswamp.org		The Great Swamp Watershed Association web-sites provides information on teacher workshops, in-class presentations, free resource materials, and more.
ga.water.usgs.gov/edu		The Water Science for Schools web-site, produced by the US Geological Survey, 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.
www.uwex.edu/erc/ index.html		The Give Water a Hand web-site features the national watershed education program designed to involve young people in local environmental service projects. Following steps in the Give Water A Hand Action Guide (download it for FREE!), your class plans and completes a community service project designed to protect and improve water resources.
www.epa.gov/teachers/ curriculum_resources.htm		The EPA Curriculum, Resources and Activities web-site contains ideas, curricula and activities on a variety of environmental topics. Many links to other helpful guides and activities are provided for Conservation, Human Health, Water, Ecosystems, Waste and Recycling, and Air.
water.usgs.gov/wsc/		The US Geological Survey's "Science in Your Watershed" web-site will help you find scientific information organized on a watershed basis. This information, coupled with observations and measurements made by the watershed groups, provides a powerful foundation for characterizing, assessing, analyzing, and maintaining the status and health of a watershed.
www.epa.gov/OGWDW/ kids/		This EPA Department of Water web site provides on-line games and activities for kids on learning about drinking water.
www-k12.atmos. washington.edu/k12/pilot/ water_cycle/teacherpage.html		This web-site provides lesson plans for a two week module on the water cycle intended for students in 3^rd and 4^th grades. The "Water: A Never Ending Story" module provides activities that will teach the students about each different phase water goes through during the water cycle. It is a comprehensive site that provides teachers background, discussion questions and activities.
www.igc.apc.org:80/ green/resources.html		The Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) web-site lists links to other watershed education web sites on the Internet. It provides a list of specific watershed sites as well as water education sites.
www.epa.gov/owow/ wetlands		Another EPA web-site provides information on Wetlands Science, Education and Information Resources, including links to teaching guides and activities, educational programs, wetlands science and research and information resources available on the Internet.
www.fieldtrip.com/nj/ 14251222.htm		Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
www.nps.gov/morr/		Morristown National Historical Park
www.geocities.com/ RainForest/8665		Morris County Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
www.park.co.somerset.nj.us/ eec00.htm		Somerset County Environmental Education Center
www.theraptortrust.org		The Raptor Trust
www.njaudubon.org/ Centers/Scherman		N. J. Audubon Society Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries
www.friendsof greatswamp.org		Friends of Great Swamp
www.morrisland conservancy.org		Morris Land Conservancy
www.morristourism.org		Historic Morris Visitors Center
Project USE		Workshops Project USE (Urban Suburban Environments) is a private, non-profit educational organization which provides a wide scope of wilderness experiences for the people of New Jersey. Their mission is to provide educational experiences which address social, recreational, economics, and environmental issues within the communities in which they work. Contact: Project USE, 76 East Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701, 732.219.7300 or E-mail: projectuse@monmouth.com
Project WET		Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is an interdisciplinary water science and education program for formal and non-formal educators of K-12 students. The Great Swamp Watershed Association offers this workshop, free of charge, 2-3 times per year. Contact (local): Karen Patterson, 973.966.1900 or E-mail: kpatters@greatswamp.org. Contact (national): Project WET, 201 Culbertson Hall, Montana State University -Bozeman, P.O. Box 170570, Bozeman, MT 59717-0570 406.994.5392 or e-mail rwwmb@montana.edu
*Project WILD*		Project WILD is an interdisciplinary wildlife education program for grades K-12. Contact: Mimi Dunne, Project WILD/Aquatic WILD, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game, and Wildlife, Pequest Trout Hatchery, 605 Pequest Road, Oxford, NJ 07863 908.637.4125 or E-mail: mdunne@eclipse.net
Project Learning Tree		Project Learning Tree - Interdisciplinary forestry education program for grades K-12. Contact: Amy Mallet, Project Learning Tree, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, NJ Division of Parks and Forestry, 370 Veterans highway, Jackson, NJ 08527 908.637.4125 or E-mail: frec6@juno.com.
Natural Resources Conservation Service		The US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service can assist you and your students in conducting a hands-on restoration planting project at your school. Contact the Morris County District at 973.538.1552.
Middle-High School		Books/Pamphlets/Videos Saving Space: The Great Swamp Watershed Greenway and Open Space Plan. Karen Parrish and Anthony Walmsley. 1997. GSWA, Madison, NJ. 973.966.1900. Provides detailed information on the history, geography, current land uses, areas of interest, critical areas, the Great Swamp Watershed Greenway and Open Space Plan, and protection options for the Great Swamp watershed. Saved But Not Safe: The Second Battle to Save Great Swamp. 1998. GSWA, Madison, NJ.973.966.1900. A 23 minute video which highlights three recent efforts to protect the Great Swamp. Provides excellent background on the problems of stormwater runoff and non-point source pollution. Ground Water in the Passaic River Basin. The Passaic River Coalition, Basking Ridge, NJ. 908.766.7550. A well-illustrated 12-page pamphlet on ground water resources which provides background on ground water and aquifers in general, and specific information on the use and depletion of ground water in the Passaic River Basin. The Ground Water Adventures of Walter Wet. Passaic Valley Ground Water Protection Committee and the Passaic River Coaltion. Basking Ridge, NJ. 908.766.7550. The focus of this 12 minute video is ground water protection and preservation at the municipal level. The video discusses basic hydrology, aquifers, wells, pollution sources and well head protection. Water Quality Report: The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority. Cedar Knolls, NJ. 973.326.6880. A bi-annual report on the quality of the water provided by the SMCMU, with additional information on drought conditions (when pertinent), water conservation tips, and more. The Clean Water Book: Lifestyle Choices for Water Resource Protection. NJ Department of Environmental Protection. 1997 An excellent resource for background on the sources of non-point source pollution and what people can do to prevent it. After introductory chapters on water and water quality, individual chapters cover animal waste, lawn and garden care, underground storage tanks, septic systems, household hazardous wastes, car care, recreational boating, and community involvement. Each chapter has a "what you can do" section
K - 8		How the Environment Works. Preston Gralla. 1994. Ziff -Davis Press, Emeryville, CA. A well-organized and highly visual explanation of how environmental systems work. Subjects include: freshwater systems, oceans, air pollution, sources of energy, forests, rain-forests, and more.
K - 4		Our Wet World: Exploring Earth's Aquatic Ecosystems. James M. Needham Collard Charlesbridge Publishing; ISBN: 0881062685 The magic of the underwater world comes alive in this children's book. The illustrations help take the reader through the many different ecosystems that constitute Earth's "wet world." From streams and rivers through marshes to the shore, each ecosystem is carefully described in clear terms that can be understood and appreciated by children ages 5-9. Life in a Wetland (Rookie Read-About Science). by Allan Fowler. Children's Press; ISBN: 0516264176 This is a brief, easy-to-read introduction to life in and around freshwater wetlands and saltwater marshes. Clear color photographs provide visual definitions for the terminology presented in the text. Marshes & Swamps. Gail Gibbons. Holiday House (P); ISBN: 0823415155 Gibbons introduces the concept of wetlands (swamps have trees, and marshes do not) and distinguishes between the fresh-and saltwater varieties of each. She describes the amazing array of plants and animals found in these ecosystems and explains how these areas store freshwater, prevent flooding and erosion, and serve as a refuge for migratory animals. Large, colorful illustrations dominate every page and include many interesting details; oversize labels identify most terms and species. Appended with a map of major wetland areas in the US and Canada and a page of other interesting facts, this makes an excellent introduction for primary-grade students. Swamp (One Small Square Series). Donald M. Silver. McGraw-Hill; ISBN: 0070579261 Young readers won't be swamped with incomprehensible data during this amazingly accessible wade through a small square of wetlands, filled with exotic wildlife. Here is a fascinating look at the characteristics of swamp life-and the reasons why its survival is so important.
Great Swamp Watershed Association		Free/Low Cost Materials The GSWA maintains a small resource library for students and teachers. Please stop by during business hours (9 am- 3 pm) and pick up free information on watersheds, wetlands, groundwater, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, non-point source pollution, and more. Or call 973.966.1900 to have information sent to you.
Forest Resource Education Center		Order your free copy of the NJ Community Forestry Arbor Day Act Activity Guide that can be easily photocopied and used in class. Call 609.633.7597. Third grade teachers can order free seedlings for each student in their class.
*US Geological Survey*		Teachers can request posters from the US Geological Survey and the National Science Teachers Association by calling 1.800.435.7627 or by faxing a note to 303.202.4693. Each poster is a colorful cartoon map that can be arranged into a mural. Poster series include Watersheds, Hazardous Waste, Wetlands, Water Use, Wastewater Treatment, Navigation, Ground Water, and Water Quality.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service		Fact Sheets such as "Polluted Runoff and You: Solutions for Your Home Environment" and "Hints for Household Water Conservation," are available through the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Publications Distribution Center: 57 Dudly Rd., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or 732.932.9634.
Morris County Soil Conservation District		Education materials on soil conservation are available through the Morris County Soil Conservation District at 560 West Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07963. Or call 973.285.2953.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection		The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Watershed Management encourages watershed education and outreach activities with booklets and activities emphasizing pollution prevention. Visit their web site www.state.nj.us/dep or send a request to Kyra Hoffmann at NJDEP, PO Box 418, Trenton, NJ 08625-0418. 609.292.2113.



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