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Contents
1.  What you can do
2.  Water
3.  Ecology
4.  Amphibians
5.  Environmental Issues
6.  Keystone species
7.  Get Wet!-
     Field Study Ideas

8.  The Zoo Experience
9.  Frogs & Friends
10. Case Studies
11. Resources
12. Glossary

Wetland Curriculum Resource
Unit 5. Environmental Issues -

5.1. "I Never Really Wanted To Say Goodbye"
Purpose: To become familiar with wetland organisms whose numbers have declined because of wetland destruction.
Level: 4 : 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 appl :

5.2. Are You From Around Here?
Purpose: To recognize the impact of exotic species introduced into aquatic systems.
Level: 4 : 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 appl : 12 acad :

5.3. All I Need Is The Air I Breath
Purpose: To observe the effects of sulphur dioxide on plants.
Level: 11 acad :

5.4. Jack Listens To His Beans Talk
Purpose: To observe the effects of an acid solution on plant growth.
Level: 4 : 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl :

5.5. Stormy Weather
Purpose: To determine how acidic the precipitation is in your area and determine what are the likely causes.
Level: 7 : 8 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 12 acad :

5.6. Silence Of The Contams
Purpose: To observe the presence and populations of organisms in a wetland, and realize their significance as indicators of environmental contamination.
Level: 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 acad : 11 appl :

5.7. Wetlands Debate
Purpose: To conduct a simulated environmental hearing on the proposed excavation of Westside Marsh.
Level: 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 appl : 12 acad :

5.8. Dragonfly Pond
Purpose: To examine the effects of urbanization on wild life habitats and how they can be minimized.
Level: 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 appl : 12 acad :

5.9. Getting The Job Done - Adopt-A-Pond!
Purpose: To design a project which can benefit amphibians and is constructive, realistic, and achievable.
Level: 2 : 4 : 6 : 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 appl : 12 acad :

5.10. Habitat Restoration
Purpose: To prepare a realistic proposal for the restoration of a degraded watershed.
Level: 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 appl : 12 acad :

5.11. "Look What I Found"
Purpose: To encourage students to realize the importance of amphibian sightings, and to report their findings.
Level: k-6 : 7 : 10 appl : 11 appl : 12 acad :

5.12. Pond Pledge
Purpose: If your class has decided to adopt a pond, make your own pond, or even visit a nearby pond, this activity will encourage pride and respect for the pond.
Level:

5.13. How Can I Be Of Service?
Purpose: To identify services that promote wetland conservation and education, and recognize their goals and objectives.
Level: 7 : 10 acad : 10 appl : 11 appl :



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