Bringing WAV into the classroom is fun and easy!
These resources can be used to support water quality education programs for students of all ages.
Classroom Resources
Biotic Index Materials
Biotic Index Poster – English | Español
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Keys
Key to Life in the River – English | Español
Additional Classroom Resources
Illustrated Benthic Macroinvertebrates Poster (by Hoosier Riverwatch)
Exploring Streams Curriculum
Streams are dynamic places to study! Middle and high school students will learn about at least six aspects of stream health when teachers guide them through this Water Action Volunteers stream monitoring curriculum. The following activity guide is divided into six sections. You can download the entire curriculum or specific components of it.
Note that the version posted online does not contain answers.
Exploring Streams: Stream Monitoring Curriculum Guide (no answer key)
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Curriculum in Parts
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Index and Preface
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Section 1
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Section 2
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Section 3
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Section 4
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Section 5
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Section 6
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Section 6C
Optional Activities
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Game Board
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Erosion in a Bottle
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Storm Drain Stenciling
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Stream Walk Directions
WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Stream Walk Worksheet