Natural Resources Presentations
To request a course taught in your classroom, contact Amber Cannon at Amber.Cannon@fdlco.wi.gov or 920-979-0164. Please include the name of the desired presentation, date & time, grade, and number of students.
Natural Resources Presentations Offered
Grades are suggested levels only. Each program can be tailored to fit other age levels.
Freddie the Fish (Kindergarten - 1st grade) Water is essential for life. Water can get polluted in many different ways and during every season of the year. Students will learn how water gets polluted and how we can protect our water resources. In this presentation, students will complete a hands-on, interactive activity about river habitats and water pollution. (Supplies: pail of clean water, paper towel and/or cleaning rags or access to a sink.)
The Enviroscape Model (4th grade - 6th grade) The Enviroscape Model primarily shows surface water flow and transport of potential pollutants. The learning objective of this presentation teaches students the difference between point and non-point sources of pollution. Students will be the land managers and are the ones who make the land management decisions. They will see “soil” erode, watch “chemicals” and other “contaminants” wash into the water system. A group discussion will follow to enable students to come up with a pollution prevention plan. (Supplies: pail of clean water, paper towel and/or cleaning rags or access to a sink.)
Fish Hotel (Kindergarten - 8th grade) Explore the effects of shoreline trees on Wisconsin fish species with the Fish Hotel Kit. The kit developed by the University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension Center for Land Use Education at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point contains a variety of instructional materials designed to help students learn about the benefits of leaving trees in lakes. Trees in lakes not only provide areas for fish to spawn but also offer shelter to help some species protect their incubating brood. Large submerged trees can host entire fish communities! (No supplies needed)
Fond du Lac County LWCD: An Overview of Local Conservation (9th grade - 12th grade) In this presentation, students will explore real-life examples of how Fond du Lac County serves landowners to protect land and water resources. The class will be challenged to make personal applications and reflect on why stewarding out natural resources impacts our local community. We will also discuss ways that students can get involved in Wisconsin conservation. (No supplies needed)