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World In Our Backyard Curriculum
The following curriculum is a free EPA download for public distribution from the
EPA Region 1 web site and can also be downloaded from the following address:
http://www.epa.gov/region01/
For your convenience we also have it available from here.
Chapter I: Wetland Science Estimated download time: 1 min. (PDF file size
392K @ 56K.)
What are Wetlands
The Water Cycle: The Connection Between Wetlands & Watersheds
Wetland Characteristics: Water, Soil & Plants
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 181K @ 56K.)
Chapter II: Wetland Types Estimated download time: 3 min. (PDF file size 1.2
MB @ 56K.)
Distinguishing Wetland Types
Costal Wetlands: Salt Marshes, Tidal Brackish Marshes
Inland Wetlands: Freshwater Marshes, Wet Meadows, Forested Swamps,
Shrub Swamps, Bogs, Fens, and Vernal Pools
Guide to Wetland Wildlife in New England Regional Wetland "Celebrities"
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 204K @ 56K.)
Chapter III: Wetland Functions Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size
289K @ 56K.)
Flood & Erosion Control
Fish and Wildlife Habitat & Food Webs
Wetlands "Supermarket"
Recreation & Aesthetics
Activities Estimated download time: <30 sec. (PDF file size 185K @ 56K.)
Chapter IV: Threats to Wetlands Estimated download time: <25 sec. (PDF file
size 169K @ 56K.)
A History of Wetland Loss
How Are Wetlands Lost?
Consequences of Wetland Loss
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 223K @ 56K.)
Chapter V: Find A Wetland to Study & Adopt Estimated download time: 40 sec.
(PDF file size 240K @ 56K.)
Student-Based Research
Contact Local Officials & Others
Look Around You
Use Maps
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 209K @ 56K.)
Chapter VI: A Wetland Field Study Estimated download time: 1 min. (PDF file
size 384K @ 56K.)
Using Wetlands as Outdoor Classrooms
Organize the Field Study
Securing the Interest of Your Students
Activities Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size 272K @ 56K.)
Chapter VII: Protect Your Wetlands Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file
size 201K @ 56K.)
Activity 1: Create A Wetlands Awareness Program
Protecting Wetlands Through The Regulatory Process
Federal Programs
State Protection
Local Protection
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 201K @ 56K.)
Chapter VIII How to Adopt a Wetland Estimated download time: 25 sec. (PDF
file size 154K @ 56K.)
Application for Adopt A Wetland Certificate
Evaluation Form
Appendix Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size 254K @ 56K.)
Wetland Education Directory
Wetland Education Resources
Curricula
Bibliography Estimated download time: 20 sec. (PDF file size 142K @ 56K.)
The following curriculum is a free EPA download for public distribution from the
EPA Region 1 web site and can also be downloaded from the following address:
http://www.epa.gov/region01/
For your convenience we also have it available from here.
Chapter I: Wetland Science Estimated download time: 1 min. (PDF file size
392K @ 56K.)
What are Wetlands
The Water Cycle: The Connection Between Wetlands & Watersheds
Wetland Characteristics: Water, Soil & Plants
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 181K @ 56K.)
Chapter II: Wetland Types Estimated download time: 3 min. (PDF file size 1.2
MB @ 56K.)
Distinguishing Wetland Types
Costal Wetlands: Salt Marshes, Tidal Brackish Marshes
Inland Wetlands: Freshwater Marshes, Wet Meadows, Forested Swamps,
Shrub Swamps, Bogs, Fens, and Vernal Pools
Guide to Wetland Wildlife in New England Regional Wetland "Celebrities"
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 204K @ 56K.)
Chapter III: Wetland Functions Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size
289K @ 56K.)
Flood & Erosion Control
Fish and Wildlife Habitat & Food Webs
Wetlands "Supermarket"
Recreation & Aesthetics
Activities Estimated download time: <30 sec. (PDF file size 185K @ 56K.)
Chapter IV: Threats to Wetlands Estimated download time: <25 sec. (PDF file
size 169K @ 56K.)
A History of Wetland Loss
How Are Wetlands Lost?
Consequences of Wetland Loss
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 223K @ 56K.)
Chapter V: Find A Wetland to Study & Adopt Estimated download time: 40 sec.
(PDF file size 240K @ 56K.)
Student-Based Research
Contact Local Officials & Others
Look Around You
Use Maps
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 209K @ 56K.)
Chapter VI: A Wetland Field Study Estimated download time: 1 min. (PDF file
size 384K @ 56K.)
Using Wetlands as Outdoor Classrooms
Organize the Field Study
Securing the Interest of Your Students
Activities Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size 272K @ 56K.)
Chapter VII: Protect Your Wetlands Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file
size 201K @ 56K.)
Activity 1: Create A Wetlands Awareness Program
Protecting Wetlands Through The Regulatory Process
Federal Programs
State Protection
Local Protection
Activities Estimated download time: 30 sec. (PDF file size 201K @ 56K.)
Chapter VIII How to Adopt a Wetland Estimated download time: 25 sec. (PDF
file size 154K @ 56K.)
Application for Adopt A Wetland Certificate
Evaluation Form
Appendix Estimated download time: 45 sec. (PDF file size 254K @ 56K.)
Wetland Education Directory
Wetland Education Resources
Curricula
Bibliography Estimated download time: 20 sec. (PDF file size 142K @ 56K.)