
Presentations
During a classroom presentation, the students become actively engaged in the activity, have fun and enjoy themselves while they learn! Students gain valuable knowledge about the environment they live in, and come away with a new respect for Earth's natural resources.
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Groundwater Flow Models- This visual model demonstrates to students
ground water basics including: a basic cross section of what an aquifer
looks like, recharge, water table levels, the difference between confined
and unconfined aquifers and point and non-point pollution. Enviroscape Models- Using this model your students will learn
about the connection between surface water and ground water and how human
activities can effect water quality. Build Your Own Aquifer- Students construct seven of their own
mini-aquifers to learn basic ground water and pollution concepts by constructing
different aquifers with different environmental influences. Water Limbo- "How low can you go?" The limbo stick goes
up and down as students determine if actions have a negative or positive
impact on water quality. Who Am I?- Learn about Nebraska mammals with these real life pelts. Nitrate Test Kits- These kits allow students hands-on experience as they test water for nitrates. |
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Migration Headache- Nebraska is part of a major flyway for migrating
birds and in this activity students learn how challenging the flight can
be as they make their way north or south every year due to natural and
human factors. How Many Bears Can Live in the Forest?- Basic lessons about what
bears need to survive and habitat comes to play in the activity. Students
learn it's tough to survive in the wild when their habitat is being destroyed. Don't Lose Ground- Students learn about soil erosion and conservation in this hands-on activity. Geo-caching- A very popular activity! Students learn about GPS
(Global Positioning System) and then use handheld receivers to guide them
to hidden treasures. Gooey Garbage- Ever think about what goes into your garbage everyday and gets taken to the landfill? In this activity kids will build their own landfills, adding garbage as they go, and discover how ground water contamination can occur if their landfill leaks.
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District Staff looks forward to visiting your classroom and your students! Contact the NRD two weeks ahead of time to get best availability of Staff. Presentations can be done for single groups or for multiple smaller groups in different sessions.