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Education Enhancements for the Culture of Conservation video series

Curriculum booklet

Created to accompany the video series, these publications serve as additional resources for educating youth about the importance of our natural resources. The booklets can be viewed by PDF here:

Enhancement Activities for 6-9th Grade Students

Enhancement Activities for High School/Junior College Students

Enhancement Activities to accompany "Troubled Waters' video

Enhancement Activities to accompany "Out to the Lakes" video

To request a printed version of either booklet, email ilf@iastate.edu with your request.

 

Useful links for more information about a specific topic:

Wetlands - Useful links and materials for exploring wetlands

Water - more information on the invaluable resource

Soil - Fun ways to learn more about soil without getting dirty

 

rainfall simulator demo

The ILF Conservation Station travels the state teaching all Iowans abou the importance of our soil and water. It has been at field days, county fairs, farmers' markets, and outdoor classrooms. See the Conservation Station page to learn more about this mobile learning center.

 

Other Resources:

National Association of Conservation Districts has a wide range of great resources available to educators. They have educational resources by topic, PowerPoint presentations and more educational links.

 

Soil and Water Conservation Society
publications page on their web site contains a long list of various publications for all audiences.

 

IOWATER Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring

River of Words environmental poetry and art contest