A Watershed Approach to Teaching the Ecology of Regional Systems

A Guide for Middle School and High School Educators

Features . . .

• 220 pages - background, lessons, and appendices.
• New Jersey Specific watershed information
• Awareness to action teaching units
• Adaptable to special needs students
• Aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards
• Opportunities for team teaching

As a Teacher of Middle and High School Students . . .

• Encourage your students to explore their watershed from ecological, social, and economic viewpoints.
• Guide your students in inquiry-based learning where traditional education disciplines are integrated into a comprehensive learning experience.
• Teach your students to be part of a creative problem-solving team..
• Worksheets and illustrations for classroom and field trip use with permission to duplicate for student use.
• A list of the science proficiencies recommended by the N.J. Department of Education that are met by each lesson.
• How to go from classroom to outdoor teaching.

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