Mohawk River Watershed Curriculum: Lessons and Supporting Components

Teacher Training & Curriculum Introduction

Training & Curriculum Introduction-PowerPoint

Training & Curriculum Introduction-Narrated PowerPoint

Lesson 1: Introduction to Watersheds

Lesson 1-Intro to Watersheds-Lesson Plan

Lesson 1-Watershed Lesson Maps-Annotated PowerPoint

Lesson 1-Watershed Lesson Maps-A Narrated Teacher’s Guide to the Introduction to Watersheds PowerPoint

Lesson 2: Introduction to Stream Life

Lesson 2-Intro to Stream Life-LessonPlan

Lesson 2-Intro to Streams-Annotated PowerPoint

Lesson 2-Intro to Streams-A Narrated Teacher’s Guide to the Introduction to Streams PowerPoint

Lesson 2-Intro to Streams-How To Play Headbanz PowerPoint (can be used for students & teachers, but most geared towards teachers as part of the training)

Lesson 2-Headbanz Game Cards

Lesson 2-Stroud Macroinvertebrate Key

Lesson 2-Aquatic Insect Resources Teachers Guide

Field Trip 1: Stream Ecology Field Trip

Field Trip 1-Stream Ecology Field Trip-Lesson Plan (teachers can refer to Lesson 2 Narrated PPT to learn more about trip planning tips etc.)

Field Trip 1-Stream Ecology Field Trip-Itinerary

Field Trip 1-Stream Ecology Field Trip-Data Sheet

Field Trip 1-Stream Ecology Field Trip-Resources-Water Quality Sampling Videos

Field Trip 1-Stream Ecology Field Trip-Resources-Water Quality Sampling Fact & Activity Sheets

Lesson 3: Macroinvertebrate Identification

Lesson 3-Macroinvertebrate Identification-Lesson Plan

Lesson 3-Macroinvertebrate Identification-Annotated PowerPoint

Lesson 3-Macroinvertebrate Identification-A Narrated Teacher’s Guide to Macroinvertebrate Identification PowerPoint

Lesson 3-Macroinvertebrate Identification-Data Sheets (with pictures)

Lesson 3-Macroinvertebrate Identification-Data Sheets (without pictures)

Lesson 4: Data Analysis

Lesson 4-Data Analysis-Lesson Plan

Lesson 4-Data Summaries-Annotated PowerPoint

Lesson 4-Data Summaries-A Narrated Teacher’s Guide to Data Summaries PowerPoint

Lesson 4-Data Sheets and Resources-Scientific Method for 7th Graders

Lesson 4-Data Sheets and Resources-Assessment Data Sheet for Students

Lesson 4-Data Sheets and Resources-Assessment Data Sheet for Teachers

Lesson 4-Data Sheets and Resources-Data Analysis Questions

Lesson 4-Data Sheets and Resources-Plots for Graphing Excel

Lesson 4-Data Sheets and Resources-Plots for Graphing PDF

Field Trip 2: Stream Restoration

Field Trip 2-Stream Restoration Field Trip-Lesson Plan

Additional Mohawk River Watershed Curriculum Resources

Additional MRWC Resources-Additional Resources for Teachers

Additional MRWC Resources-DIY Kick Net Instructions

Additional MRWC Resources-DIY Multiplate Instructions

Additional MRWC Resources-NYS DEC Scientific Permit Application

Additional MRWC Resources-NYS DEC Scientific Permit Application Additional Agents

Additional MRWC Resources-Remote Learning Resources-Remote Learning Alternatives Guide

Additional MRWC Resources-Remote Learning Resources-Water Testing Activity Sheets for Remote Learning

Additional MRWC Resources-Remote Learning Resources-“Bugs Don’t Bug Me” Coloring Book (resource for online/remote optional activity, as referenced in above document)