Education Programs

Tuscarawas SWCD educational programs promote the conservation and protection of our many natural resources by using activities such as: Presentations for community organizations and clubs Classroom activities and presentations for K-12 Guided learning visits to the Norma Johnson Center A lending library of books and videos involving natural resources Classroom interactive models for loan or presentation - Ground Water Model, Streamulator, and Enviroscapes * Emphasis is placed on soil, water, ecosystems, wildlife, and forestry in these activities.

Presentations for Classroom and Youth Organizations

• Dirt Made My Lunch, Grades K-5
• Butterflies: Monarchs, Grades PreK-Adult
• Native Ohio Animals, Grades PreK-5
• Frogs/Toads; What is the difference?, Grades PreK-5
• Macroinvertebrates, Grades 4-12
• Groundwater Model, Grades 4-12
• Streamulator, Grades 4-12
• Non-point Source Pollution Enviroscape, Grades PreK-Adult
• Wastewater Treatment Enviroscape, Grades 4-12
• Haz Mat Enviroscape, Grades 3-12
• Dewey Dewdrop and His Watershed Adventure, Grades 3-6
• Timber the Tree - Watch me Grow, Grades 4-7
• Weathering and Erosion; Rock 'n Shakes, Grades 3-6
• The Rock Cycle, Grades K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can the SWCD staff come to my classroom more than once a year?
• Can daylong sessions be scheduled to include several classes?
• Can programs be scheduled to allow more than one day?
• Will all programs be free?
• If sufficient time is given, may I special order a specific presentation that may not already be prepared?
• May I join in during presentations when certain elements directly relate to the classroom curriculum?
• If I have questions, may I call the SWCD office for answers?

The answer is YES!