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Water Quality

Water Quality. Presented by. Billie Chambers State 4-H Program Specialist Oklahoma State University for the Extension Wonderwise Committee. About Wonderwise. Introduces science through careers of female scientists Uses hands-on activities Focuses on variety of different topics.

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Water Quality

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  1. Water Quality

  2. Presented by Billie Chambers State 4-H Program Specialist Oklahoma State University for the Extension Wonderwise Committee

  3. About Wonderwise • Introduces science through careers of female scientists • Uses hands-on activities • Focuses on variety of different topics

  4. About Wonderwise • Developed by the Univ. of Nebraska Natural History Museum and Educational TV Units. • Originally funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute

  5. The New 4-H Wonderwise • Modified for 4-H by 10-state team • Tested by 4-H leaders and teachers • For ages 8-12 • For non-formal educational programs • Modifications and new units funded by National Science Foundation

  6. Wonderwise Kits Contains • Video introducing the scientist and her work • Activity Book • CD ROM

  7. Wonderwise is Easy to Use • Each activity stands alone • Can be used in any sequence • Summary page of materials and preparation needed for each lesson • Materials for most lessons are readily available

  8. Wonderwise is Easy to Use • Concise lesson descriptions with easily understood goals“Learn …to test whether …you have a healthy environment.”(Activity 2) • Learning outcomes listed for each lesson“Youth plan and conduct and investigation, …and develop and understanding of diversity and ecosystems.” (Activity 2)

  9. How Wonderwise Supports Extension Programming • 4-H club meetings • Camp programming including day camps • Events to explore and introduce 4-H • After school programs • School enrichment & special interest workshops Brings fun back into 4-H!

  10. A Great Way to Teach About Water Quality!

  11. Sample Lesson: The Drain Game

  12. Kids learn about diversity & sampling using a linear transect

  13. Other Wonderwise Topics • Pollen Detective • Rainforest Ecologist • Parasite Sleuth • African Plant Explorer • Sea Otter Biologist • Veterinary Sleuth • Planetary Geologist • To Be Determined

  14. How can I get “Urban Ecologist” • Visit the web site http://gpn.unl.edu • $40 for activity guide, video and CD ROM • Download free copy of activity guide

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