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Resources by EPA and Other Federal Agencies for Students and Youth
EPA´s Office of Environmental Education. The grant program sponsored by EPA supports environmental projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge and skills to make informed decisions that affect environmental quality.
EPA´s Office of Water Kids´ Page also has projects and activities.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence.
Internet-based educational materials developed by Federal agencies.Girl Scout Water Drop Patch Project is a collaborative project developed with the Girl Scouts of the United States of America that includes 20 different watershed-related activities. Girl Scouts earn a beautiful Patch for their efforts!
Kids Stuff about Drinking Water. EPA´s Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water has resources, in English and Spanish, for kids who want to learn more about drinking water. Also check out links to other stuff for kids.
Magnificent Ground Water Connection has resources for students and teachers and is a compilation of some of the best ground water-related activities from previously existing curricula, seasoned with a collection of original materials and geared specifically to New England.
National Oceanic and Athmospheric Administration´s Year of the Ocean Kids and Teacher's Corner
Includes activities and projects developed as part of the 1998 Year of the Ocean celebration.Nonpoint Source Kids Page Games and links to educational materials to teach children about pollution and the environment. The site features Darby Duck and the Aquatic Crusaders and Masterbug Theatre.
Teachers be sure to check out USDA´s "Internet Resources for Teachers".
Turning the Tide on Trash: A Learning Guide on Marine Debris. Learn about marine debris and perhaps sponsor a local cleanup of marine of other water debris. Also available from the National Center for Environmental Publications and Information at 1-800-490-9198, 1-513-489-8695 (fax).
"United States Department of Agriculture for Kids"
includes links to dozens of great projects and activities, including S.K. Worm and Backyard Conservation.USGS´ CD-ROM "GeoMedia"
An interactive CD-ROM with several study units, including Water.USGS´ The Learning Web
covers all earth science disciplines,including geology, biology, mapping and water.USGS' Water Science for Schools
.
Find information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center!Wetlands Wetlands Science, Education, & Information Resources.
"What´s Up With our Nation´s Waters" an EPA status report on the quality of the Nation´s waters designed just for students. Booklet also includes fun and interesting projects and activities as well as an extensive list of resources.
Adopt A Salmon Family
sponsored by the US Fish and Wildlife Service Participating students are given the opportunity to raise rare Atlantic salmon in classroom
incubators.
