15th Annual Children's Water Festival
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Teacher's Guide
Registration Deadline is December 18, 2009!
Invitational Letter to Teachers (PDF)
To download a registration form, simply click on the icon below. Print off the registration form and fax to (517) 393-4424 or mail it to the address listed on the form. It is very important that you fill out the registration form completely. If you have any questions about registering email Erin Campbell at ecampbell@mitcrpc.org or call (517) 393-0342.
CAN'T AFFORD TO COME?!?
Due to the seriousness in financial cutbacks, the GMB has decided to offer five, seventy-five dollar ($75.00) grants to schools that can't afford the transportation to attend.
To apply download the application below. Applications should be typed and post marked by December 18, 2009. Winners will be notified by January 15, 2010. For further assistance please email the Festival Coordinator, Erin Campbell at ecampbell@mitcrpc.org.
Transportation Grant Application (PDF)
The Children's Water Festival is a great way for teachers to introduce the importance of conserving and protecting our water supply to their students. During the festival students will participate in three hands-on activities which are presented by environmental professionals. Each activity is approximately 25 minutes long and highlights a specific message about the relationship between water and our environment. By engaging in interactive activities, students are attentive and enthusiastic about learning.
In addition, students will attend an interactive musical show performed by Billy B; science and nature song and dance man! Billy's zany lyrics and use of popular melodies have been vital tools for educating students about the environment for over eight years! Billy's enthusiasm has the kids moving right out of their seats and onto the floor. They'll sing and dance while learning valuable lessons at the same time.
Here are some wonderful websites where you can find more information on environmental curriculum, activities, etc. ENJOY!!
Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support:
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3307_3580_29678---,00.html
Sea Grant Curriculum:
http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/flow/
Environmental Protection Agency Water Source Books:
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/wsb/index.html#about
Project Wet:
http://www.projectwet.org/
Environmental Protection Agency—Teacher Resources—Water:
http://www.epa.gov/teachers/water.htm
The Groundwater Federation—Kids Corner:
http://www.groundwater.org/kc/kc.html
U.S. Geological Survey—Water Science for Kids:
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/index.html
The GLOBE Program—teachers and students:
http://www.globe.gov/
East Michigan Environmental Action Council—Educational Resources:
http://www.emeac.org/edu_resources.htm
Project Fish:
http://www.projectfish.org/
Harris Nature Center:
http://www.meridian.mi.us/Parks/harris_nature.htm
Fenner Nature Center:
http://parks.cityoflansingmi.com/fenner/
DTE Energy: LEAD Grant Program—Environment:
http://www.dteenergy.com/community/foundation/environment.html
Environmental Protection Agency—Service Projects:
http://www.epa.gov/highschool/community.htm
Ohio School History of Environmental Projects 1974—Present:
http://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/streets/kpbhistory.html
New York Students Participate in Pet Waste Clean Up:
http://www.longbeachny.org/index.asp?Type=B_PR&SEC=%7B33BD7D65-42BC-45CB-ABAB-A6E2B4FB1BFB%7D&DE=%7BF3BB1E35-75EF-47CE-951A-82EA3E41A44F%7D
Organizing an Environmental Club:
http://www.acterra.org/schools/enviro_organizer/acterra_organizer.html
Groundwater Education in Michigan (GEM) Michigan’s Drinking Water:
http://www.gem.msu.edu/