Edgewood_Science and Environmental Education Methods

EEK! is managed by the Wisconsin DNR and supports mostly environmental education and some life and environmental science. The site is an environmental education resource for elementary and middle-school students. Content is written in an accessible format for students and is available in both English and Spanish. This resource could be used to integrate math (population, size), social studies/geography (mapping) and reading.

Jackie, this is great!!!

If you are lucky, your school district will purchase a subscription, although there are some free videos!

Do you know where/how Earth Day started? What do you think about the idea of "every day is earth day"?

Jill-This is awesome. I've done this with my kids before. Great resource!

Google Earth can be used for so many different things in the classroom. I think you would be able to find good projects and lessons for most grade levels. With the younger kids you can explore the surface of the moon as a class. Older students can look up specific volcanoes and study the effect the volcanoes had on surrounding areas. The opportunities are endless! In terms of earth and space science, students can use Google Earth to explore the many features that exist on earth's surface (mountains, valleys, rivers, etc.) You can choose to look at all the major volcanoes on the surface of the Earth, or study the fault-lines and areas at risk for earthquakes. Google Earth also has a sky feature, in which users can explore the stars and constellations in the sky. You can also explore Mars and the Moon. Just a couple earth science standards that are met are: Science, Standard E: Earth and Space Science, 4th Grade: E.4.4 Identify celestial objects (stars, sun, moon, planets) in the sky, noting changes in patterns of those objects over time E.4.6 Using the science themes, find patterns and cycles in the earth's daily, yearly, and long-term changes Another really cool thing about Google Earth is the ability to watch an area over a span of time. This could definitely be used in the social studies classroom. Students can what the surface of the earth looked like during the time of the ancient Romans, and then can explore ancient Rome in 3D. You can also practice your piloting skills by trying out the flight simulator. Google Earth can be downloaded in several different languages. If you have a classroom with a large majority of Spanish-speakers, it would be a good idea to have Google Earth in Spanish on the computers, as well as in English. Also, students can work together in groups to explore Google Earth. If one student has more experience working with computers, he/she can help a different student with less experien

This is also cool. It is an online community for teachers, and includes lesson plans, tutorials, and tips all regarding how to use Google Earth in the classroom. http://sitescontent.google.com/google-earth-for-educators/Home

Website: National Geographic for Kids www.nationalgeographic.com Science Strand: This site has amazing animal information that could be easily integrated into any science curriculum. The animal information was sorted either by animal type (amphibians, mammals, etc.) or by their habitat (freshwater, forest, etc.). National Geographic also has a designated science section with fun experiments and games that could be incorporated into the classroom or used for fun at home. Science Standards: Could be used for Grades k-5 WI standards F.4.1.- Discuss science themes, describe resources used in home community and nation as a whole (Geography section) E.4.7- Discover how each organism meets its basic needs for water, nutrients, protection, and energy in order to survive. Integration: National Geographic for kids has a plethora of games and activities that could easily be used for either science or social studies. The way the site presents its information would also make it a perfect place to launch a research activity for elementary school students, thus integrating the site into literacy, science and social studies. Differentiation: Through its games, pictures, videos, and articles, this site teaches to multiple intelligences, making it a great tool for differentiation. No matter the ability level or needs of your students there will be a way to use this site so learning can occur.

How would you/could you use these slideshow for a lesson? What things would you need to consider before using these materials?

Use this site to enhance your knowledge of science topics.

This was written to support exploration of Wisconsin's waterways and how they influenced the settlement of the state.

A good web site to be aware of and incorporate into science teaching.

Here is the link to all of the education-related things at DNR. The newsletter: http://dnr.wi.gov/education/newsletter/ Trainings: http://dnr.wi.gov/eek/teacher/calendar.htm

To accompany Hook, Line, and Thinker curriculum.

A place for students to create safe "facebook" pages about a topic. This can be incorporated into a final assessment project. 

Links for fair trade and global marketplace related to education

A weekly summary of what is happening on the planet. Great for earth science! 

A collection of resources - created for use in the classroom - on environmental education. Check out all of the Surf Reports! 

Someone had the great idea of putting a camera in a bear's den while they hibernate! Standards that fit under this particular website are: D.4.7 Observe and describe physical events involving objects and develop record-keeping systems to follow these events by measuring and describing changes in their properties, including: * position relative to another object * motion over time * and position due to forces F.4.1 Discover* how each organism meets its basic needs for water, nutrients, protection, and energy* in order to survive

This is the video of the first birds of Phoebe's. We can watch them fly away!

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This collection is meant to be utilized by teachers state-wide. Resources (activity guides, picture books, trade books, videos) can be checked out through a simple request and sent to teachers through the South Central Library System. Books are checked out for a month but are very easy to renew. Resources for all ages.