In the Classroom – Water Action Volunteers

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 Calculation Biotic Index Poster Key to Life in the Pond Key to Life in the River Key to Life in the River (Spanish)Key to Life in the Wetland Macroposter The Hach Dissolved Oxygen Kit Wonderful Wacky Water Critters

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. A teaching version is available in print. Contact us by clicking the button below to request a print copy; in your email, please provide your name, role, affiliation (e.g. school name), and mailing address. Thank you!

WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum (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 WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum -Section 6D WI Stream Curriculum – Addendum

Other Curriculum Resources

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 WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Urban Runoff Model WI Stream Monitoring Curriculum – Watershed in a Box