Teacher Information:
- 2012 MSWCD High School Scholarship Application
- 2012 MSWCD Poster Contest "Soil to Spoon"
- 2012 Camp Adventure Registration Form
- 2012 Kids Conservation Camp
Teacher Newsletter - Mud Puddle:
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2012 Camp Adventure "Got H2O?" Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22 |
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2012 Kids Conservation Camp Mondays & Wednesdays Starting June 4th Sponsored By: MSWCD and Muskingum Family YMCA |
| Past Photos from Camp Adventure | ||
Classroom Presentation Topics
Our Education Specialist, Nicole Hafer, is available for the 2011 - 2012 school year to present hands-on activities to Muskingum County classrooms free of charge. All programs meet Academic Content Standards for Science grades K-12. Check out our New Middle and High School Programs!
Earthworms! (Grades Pre-K-3)
In this presentation students learn about the fascinating
life of the earthworm and visit with Squirming’ Herman, our six foot
long earthworm friend. Activities include observation of live earthworm behavior and a
great worm story!
Monarch Madness (Grades 1-4)
Students learn about the amazing life journey of the Monarch
butterfly. This presentation includes information on the lifecycle, life history and
migration of this amazing insect.
Reptiles and Amphibians (Grades 1-6)
Discover the wonders of these groups of animals and the role
they play in a healthy ecosystem. This program also discusses their declining population
worldwide and the importance of biodiversity. Live animals are utilized during this presentation.
Our Ohio Mammals (Grades 2-5)
Students learn about the life histories of many common Ohio mammals by examining their skulls, fur and tracks.
Fall Forestry (Grades 3-5)
winter. Students also learn how to identify several common Ohio tree species by their branch arrangement and how to use a
dichotomous key.
Watersheds and the Water Cycle (Grades 3-6)
Students become water molecules and go on an incredible
journey through the water cycle. They record their journey and identify the states of water
while on their journey.
Soils with Weathering and Erosion (Grades 3-6)
This program was developed to meet the Science Content
Standards’ third grade soil requirement. Students learn about soil composition, formation and the
importance of soil conservation.
Insects 101, The Basics of Bugs! (Grades 3-6)
Discover the amazing world of insects, from their life cycles
to their role in the food web. Learn about their incredible adaptations and ability to live
everywhere on Earth. Live insects included on a seasonal basis.
Enviroscape Demonstration (Grades 3-9)
A land use model of a watershed demonstrating the effects of
the surrounding land use on water quality. Students learn about non-point source pollution and the best
methods to manage our land so as to protect our water resources.
Go Green with Recycling (Grades 3-12)
Learn about the importance of recycling, what items can be
recycled, and how we can all help reduce the human impact on our
environment. The content has been expanded to include curriculum through
12th grade. This presentation is ideal to help students understand human impacts on
the environment. We discuss waste disposal, the associated problems and solutions for
the future.
Food Webs and Forest Ecology (Grades 4-6)
This presentation meets academic content standards for life
sciences in the 5th grade. Students experience the interdependence of plants and animals
in a forest ecosystem and how living things adapt to changes in
their environment.
Changing the Land (Grade 4-8)
Students compare historical aerial photographs with current
aerial photographs to determine what factors influence land use
decisions, the impact of different land uses in an area and future
changes in land use and their effects.
Soil Ecology (Grades 5-10)
In this presentation, students examine the life under
their feet, compare soil ecosystems to other ecosystems and learn
about the complex relationship among soil organisms. The presentation can be scheduled in the fall or spring when
the ground is not frozen!
Forest Forensics (Grades 9-12)
Students will use several methods of data collection to
discover that a forest is a complex, dynamic and constantly changing
ecosystem. Access to a wooded area on school grounds is needed for high school students to
get the most out of this program.
Biodiversity in Ecosystems (Grades 9-12)
This presentation is designed for students to discover the
interconnectedness of all components in an ecosystem. Students will be able to define carrying capacity and
limiting factors and how they relate to population fluctuations. They will also discover how environmental factors affect
heredity and the impact of non-native species in an ecosystem.
New!!
Check back for details or contact
Nicole with questions.
Check back for details or contact Nicole with questions.
Available Teacher Resources
Our office has a variety of resources available to teachers to help supplement the curriculum. We offer a variety of publications and fact sheets as well as many great ideas for bringing nature into your classroom. Contact Education Specialist Nicole Hafer @ 454-2027 to schedule classroom programs or for assistance enhancing your current curriculum.
For any other questions you may have, please contact Nicole Hafer, Education Specialist at the Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District at (740) 454-2027.