For Educators
Education Enhancements for the Culture of Conservation video series
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.
Visit the Conservation Pack website for activities and resources about soil and natural resources conservation.
Visit these ILF webpages for more resources:
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
Informational Websites
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

Ann Staudt talks with students about watersheds and water quality at a classroom visit in southwest Iowa. The Water Rocks! team travels the state teaching all Iowans about the importance of our soil and water. They travel with the Conservation Stations to outdoor classrooms, field days, county fairs and farmers' markets. See the Conservation Station page to learn more about this mobile learning center.



