Surface Water Management Division
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands
A Workshop for Educators
When
Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Where
Eisenhower Middle School, Room D-102
10200 - 25th Avenue SE in Everett, WA
Workshop Description
What can WOW! do for you?
"WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands" is an instructional guide for educators that provides a resourceful and creative collection of wetland activities, information, and ideas. The guide includes:
• over 50 hands-on multidisciplinary activities in lesson plan format
• extensive background information on wetlands
• ideas for student action projects, & a wetlands resource guide
WOW! has been called, “the most comprehensive introduction to wetland issues and definitions” by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).
WOW! is a recommended resource by the National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA).
All activities in the WOW! guide have been aligned with the National Science Standards and the activities presented during the workshop have been synced with the Washington State Science GLEs.
This 1-day workshop will introduce you to the three parameters of wetlands (vegetation, soils, hydrology) as well as wetland functions and values through fun and interactive activities in lesson plan format that are correlated to National Science Standards. Come and learn how to:
• Build a watershed model using a paint pan
• Explore urban planning with hydropoly and regulation rummy
• Dissect a cattail
• Identify wetland soil and vegetation
Who Should Attend a WOW! Workshop?
Educators of all grade levels from public and private schools, outdoor education centers, wildlife refuges, and non-traditional programs, will benefit from this hands-on introduction to WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands. Whether you are already familiar with wetlands or consider yourself a novice, there is much here for you.
Workshop Facilitator
Sarah Toman, Environmental Concern
Pre-Registration
EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY TEACHERS:
Is your school located anywhere within Snohomish County? If so, postmark your registration by February 19, 2010 and take advantage of the EARLY-BIRD rate of just $25.
The regular workshop registration fee (after February 19) is $45.
Download the WOW! Workshop Registration Form (PDF download)
Optional Extra Credit
7 Washington Science Teachers Association clock-hours will be offered for an additional fee of $15.
Co-Sponsored By
Snohomish County Public Works-Surface Water Management Division and Environmental Concern Inc.
For More Information
Suzi Wong Swint, Watershed Education Program Coordinator, 425-388-6476
Our TOLL FREE number is 800-562-4367 extension 6476.
The hearing/speech impaired may call the WA Relay Center at 800-833-6388.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.
Please indicate specific needs at time of pre-registration.