education
FOR TEACHERS
The Watershed Game – Students from the 3rd to 5th grade can learn more about how we affect watersheds in our neighborhoods, cities, National Parks and in farming. This fun, interactive game lets students explore and learn at their own pace. Developed by Distance Learning and Educational Web Adventures.
Watershed
Wonders is an educational video series exploring issues in marine
conservation, watershed management, and the plague of plastic debris. Episode
1 DVD and printed curriculum are available free of charge for California schools
ONLY and is an overview of watershed management issues targeting middle and
high school students. Developed by the Algalita Marine Research Foundation.
Windows-on-our-Waters™ is
dedicated to raising the awareness of school children and members of the
general public concerning the issues of urban runoff and motivating them
to become stewards of their environment.
The California Coastal Commission’s Science Activity Guide - Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds is a classroom and community activity guide for teachers that addresses issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal geology, water use, and much more. It is carefully aligned to the California State Science Content Standards for grades 3 through 8, and includes “Community Action” lessons adaptable for all ages up to and beyond 12th grade.
Adopt-A-Beach School Assembly Program - This comprehensive environmental education program is designed to motivate teachers and K- 12 children to care about the beaches and oceans. It demonstrates how the beaches and oceans get dirty and provides “hands-on” opportunities to make a difference by recycling, reducing litter and cleaning up the beaches.
