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Let our Environmental Educators introduce your students to the wonders of the environment. We bring the materials and present lessons in recycling, natural resources, water quality and much more. You can select one or a series of sessions, each building upon previous lessons. All presentations are free of charge.
Water Resources Presentations:
- Each session lasts about an hour, and content is grade appropriate.
- Presentations are designed not only to meet a number of science learning requirements, but challenge students to think critically and engage in thoughtful discussion.
- Role playing, hands-on activities, games and simple chemical tests help students enjoy and retain the environmental lessons. They see how life is interconnected. You see engaged students and maturing thought processes.
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Water In, Water Out (Grades 2 - 12):
The first of a four-part water series, this lesson teaches students where drinking water comes from. Students create dirty water and follow its path through a water treatment process for safe release back into the environment. Water conservation is also discussed. We recommend students have a basic understanding of the water cycle before this lesson is taught.
Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
Pre/Post Visit-Lesson Plans
These lesson plans support the concepts learned in the Water In, Water Out presentation and are recommended (not required) before and after our classroom visit to extend the environmental learning. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these files.
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Watersheds and You (Grades 2 - 12):
The second water presentation shows students how humans have changed the natural hydrology on the landscape. Students will make a simple model to learn about watershed dynamics in the Puget Sound basin. Students will see how interactions between land, water and human activities influence runoff, erosion and flooding. This presentation is a good foundation for students who are interested in monitoring, field studies, and other stewardship projects.
Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.3, 2.1
Pre/Post Visit-Lesson Plans
These lesson plans support the concepts learned in the Watersheds and You presentation and are recommended (not required) before and after our classroom visit to extend the environmental learning. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these files.
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Water We Doing? (Grades 2 - 12):
Students expand their understanding of surface-water issues in Pierce County in this third water-series class. They learn how a little water pollution, multiplied by our growing population, can threaten salmon and other wildlife in local streams, rivers, lakes and Puget Sound. Class presenters offer tips for simple things students can do to protect water resources for drinking, recreation and wildlife.
Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
Pre/Post Visit-Lesson Plans
These lesson plans support the concepts learned in the Water We Doing? presentation and are recommended (not required) before and after our classroom visit to extend the environmental learning. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these files.
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Water Quality Monitoring (Grades 4 - 12):
Hands-on activities take center stage as students learn ways to measure water quallity. There are several ways to pull it all together. Option 1 and/or Option 2 are done in-class. Option 3 incorporates an off-site visit:
Option 1 (in-class) Biological Sampling:
Macroinvertebrates, aquatic bugs, can tell us a great deal about the quality of the water where they live. By viewing preserved or live samples, students learn about different adaptions, their life cycles and metamorphosis.
Option 2 (in-class) Chemical testing:
What's it mean when the water turns pink? We bring water samples and chemical tests to show students how different reactions help us evaluate water quality.
Option 3 (field work) Site Visit to local water body:
Day 1: In-class preparation for the student (incorporates Options 1 & 2).
Day 2: Collect live bugs and test water quality in the field.
Day 3: Final in-class discussion of results.
Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1
Pre/Post Visit-Lesson Plans
These lesson plans support the concepts learned in the Water Quality Monitoring presentation and are recommended (not required) before and after our classroom visit to extend the environmental learning. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these files.
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Please schedule by whichever method is most convenient for you:
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Call our office at (253) 798-2179.
Our office is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed all legal holidays. |
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Register on-line. |
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Download the registration form
(PDF file, 527 KB)
Note: You can fill in the form by tabbing to each section. Mail to the address on the form, or fax to (253) 798-4674. |
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E-mail us at pcsolidwaste@co.pierce.wa.us
Please include your name, school, phone number, date preference (1st and 2nd choice), time preferred, grade level, number of students, and name of the presentation(s). |
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