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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Groundwater Education
Since 1997, Golden Sands RC&D has been partnering with Waupaca and Waushara County Land and Water Conservation Departments to bring groundwater education opportunities to 5th grade classrooms in Central Wisconsin. We are currently offering this program in Waupaca, Waushara, and Marquette Counties, but we're looking to expand our outreach to our entire Central Sands region.
The program teaches students about groundwater, soil types, and potential contaminates through an activity that simulates a soil profile. They learn how contaminates can penetrate soil layers, leach into the groundwater, and potentially end up in a community's drinking water supply.
To schedule a lesson in Waushara, Waupaca, or Marquette County email Amanda Burzynski.
AIS Curriculum
INVADERS OF THE WATERS
These lesson plans can be used in grades K-12. Each chapter indicates which grade it is best used with, however they can be modified to fit each grade level.
Cover Page and Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Water Importance
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Chapter 2: Healthy Aquatic Ecosystem Components/Functions
2. It's an Algae Eat Algae World
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Chapter 3: What is an Invasive?
1. Aquatic Invaders: Invasive Species
3. Invasion!!
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Chapter 4: Invasive Effects on the Ecosystem
1. Bioinvasion
2. Invasives in our Neighborhood
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Chapter 5: Type of Aquatic Invasive Plants
1. Aquatic Invasive Plants Taking Over
3. Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification
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Chapter 6: Type of Animal Invasives
3. Types of Aquatic Invasive Animals
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Chapter 7: Water Activity Considerations
1. Develop a Wellhead Protection Program
3. Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes Ecosystem
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Chapter 8: Prevention of Spreading Invasives
2. Invasive Species Media Campaign
3. Working Together to Live Together
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Appendix A: Science Performance Standards
Appendix B: Invasive and Native Species Cards
Appendix C: Invasive or Native Activity Spinner and Stage Signs
