Water clarity monitoring is a process in which the volunteer lowers an …
Water clarity monitoring is a process in which the volunteer lowers an 8” diameter, black & white disc (“Secchi disc”) into the deepest part of the lake to determine how far down they can see the disc as it is lowered. Water clarity monitoring is done every 10-14 days throughout the open-water season. Water clarity is a quick way to estimate lake health, and it plays an important role in determining the types of plants and animals that a water body can support.
Can also add in collected data for Water Chemistry analysis along with Secchi disc collected data.
This site includes data collection forms for individuals or groups to add their data from their own lake to this dataset.
Students will describe how they use water at home. Students will tell …
Students will describe how they use water at home. Students will tell possible ways of wasting water at home. Students will learn how to conserve water at home.
This resource is a 6th grade lesson plan focusing on informing about …
This resource is a 6th grade lesson plan focusing on informing about what causes water pollution and how to help the enviornment with environmental awareness. This lesson includes a materials list, preparation section, activity, and worksheets.
This resource contains lesson plans for grades K-12 about water quality, water …
This resource contains lesson plans for grades K-12 about water quality, water pollution, water pollution effects, and how everyone can help. This resource has full lesson plans, demonstrations, activities, and even an individual survey to learn about a person's individual water foodprint!
The National Water Information System (NWIS) Mapper provides access to over 1.5 …
The National Water Information System (NWIS) Mapper provides access to over 1.5 million sites contained in the USGS National Water Information System (NWIS), including sites where current and historical surface-water, groundwater, springs, and atmospheric data has been collected. Users can search by site type, data type, site number, or place.
Objectives: The students will learn about weathering and erosion. The students will …
Objectives: The students will learn about weathering and erosion. The students will be able to explain how weathering and erosion change the Earth’s landscape. The students will be able to explain the difference between weathering and erosion. The students will conduct an experiment about the effects of chemical weathering.
Concepts to Be Covered Animals need food, water, shelter, and space to …
Concepts to Be Covered Animals need food, water, shelter, and space to survive. Herbivores can live only where plant food is available. Carnivores can live only where they can catch their food. Omnivores can live in many places because they eat both plants and animals. Habitat is the physical area where an animal lives.
Learning about our natural resources and how to maintain and improve them …
Learning about our natural resources and how to maintain and improve them is a common thread throughout the K-6th grades. In fifth grade, students learn about soil composition, soil health, how to regenerate soil, and how to test the soil. Based on the soil test and composition determination/s, we then discuss why we received the results we did, what the results mean, and why different samples from the same geographical area may vary.They learn about soil depletion, the importance of regeneration and management of the soil, and whether to use natural fertilizers or synthetic bagged fertilizers to build up the soil and for plant health. During the process, they learn what N, P, and K mean and how to read the fertilizer bag.
This powerpoint presentation was provided by Cathy Techtmann, a Professor of Community Resource …
This powerpoint presentation was provided by Cathy Techtmann, a Professor of Community Resource Development and an Environmental Outreach Specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension to gain an understanding of public perspectives on climate issues. Cathy lives and works in the homeland of the Lake Superior Ojibwe people. This presentation was part of the 2023 Fall Climate Education Series. Portions of this presentation could be used to introduce learners to place-based climate impacts.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about animal signs, including tracks, …
Students will have the opportunity to learn about animal signs, including tracks, sounds and coats and how to infer that information through a series of “mystery scenes.” Each mystery scene incorporates a basic biology concept appropriate for early elementary.
This is a series of activities to explore Wildlife management. The video …
This is a series of activities to explore Wildlife management. The video clip discusses different Careers in Wildlife management. There is a very detailed PowerPoint explaining the purpose, importance, and activities involved in Wildlife Management. There are also 2 labs to go explore management techniques.
Each spring Roosevelt fourth graders embrace the challenge of writing an essay …
Each spring Roosevelt fourth graders embrace the challenge of writing an essay for the Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom essay competition for 4th and 5th graders. It has become a tradition at our school and many older siblings recall writing the essay for their particular topic when they were in fourth grade! We have covered topics from John Deere & maple syrup to soybeans and farmer’s markets. This year we were excited to study Wisconsin’s fruits, specifically strawberries!The annual contest falls in the third trimester where we focus on Expository writing and completing a 5 paragraph essay with a simple bibliography.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources uses a variety of tools and …
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources uses a variety of tools and techniques to monitor wildlife, and to produce population estimates to better inform management decisions. Population estimates are used to look at long term trends, as well as setting harvest limits during hunting seasons for potentially vulnerable species. There are two count methods for generating population information: sample counts and total counts. In total counts, every individual of an intended geographic area is counted. For sample counts, a smaller fraction of individuals are counted and the data is used to interpolate population information for the entire geographic area. In this activity, you will create a model for these two different count methods and explore the advantages and disadvantages to both approaches.
This is the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GIS Open Data Portal. …
This is the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GIS Open Data Portal. It is a free resource for locating, viewing, and downloading data developed and/or maintained by the Wisconsin DNR.
This site also has categories of: Water, Fish and Wildlife, Managed Lands, Cimate, Parks and Recreation, Forestry, Transportation, Indexess and PLSS, Boundaries and Land Cover and Vegetation.
The site also has Applications that include: PFAS in Wisconsin Data Viewer, Western Coulee and Ridges Regional Master Plan, North Central Forest Regional Master Plan, Wildfires Dashboard App, Report Invasive Species, CWD reporting, etc
The struggle to maintain rights to harvest and fish as defined through …
The struggle to maintain rights to harvest and fish as defined through treaties with the US government is documented through six video stories from the Ojibwe/Anishinaabe/Chippewa tribes. In this collection, students will be able to explore answers to the question, "What motivates individuals or groups to work for change in society?"
Wisconsin’s climate is typically continental with some modification by Lakes Michigan and …
Wisconsin’s climate is typically continental with some modification by Lakes Michigan and Superior. The cold, snowy winters favor a variety of winter sports, and the warm summers appeal to thousands of vacationers each year. About two-thirds of the annual precipitation falls during the growing season (freeze-free period). It is normally adequate for vegetation, although drought is occasionally reported. This climate is most favorable for dairy farming; the primary crops are corn, small grains, hay, and vegetables. The rapid succession of storms moving from west to east or southwest to northeast account for the stimulating climate.
Select from Climate by Location, Division, Normals, Statewide Extremes, Longterm Annual Variability, and Daily Climate data.
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