http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications Providing publications for higher learning and growth. en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:46:56 MST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 360 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14324 Lesson about the water cycle. Students participate in a game demonstrating movement through the water cycle. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:18:05 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14324 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14318 These activities can be used to enhance or reinforce concepts and vocabulary words learned in the Water Cycle Lesson Plans. Vocabulary includes precipitation, condensation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff, lakes, stream, groundwater, pollution, and watershed. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:47:12 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14318 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14257 This manual includes experiential lesson plans and activities about water and the water cycle for students in grades K-6. Lessons and activities cover the relative distribution of water on earth, how that water cycles around the earth, and water conservation. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:33:57 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14257 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14243 Lesson about aquatic macroinvertebrates (water bugs) and how to describe and identify the quality of a stream site by analyzing the aquatic macroinvertebrates that live there. Different colored candies are used to represent different bugs (intolerant, somewhat-tolerant, and tolerant to pollution). Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:12:39 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14243 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14242 Book with coloring pages of bugs with simple interesting facts about each one, mazes, and puzzles. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:10:32 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14242 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14241 A series of lesson plans designed to assist all educators in teaching about water quality and aquatic macroinvertebrates. Can be used to teach about adaptations, feeding habits, life history strategies, and body parts of aquatic macroinvertebrates, as well as how they are linked to water quality. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:06:41 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14241 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14240 Lesson about identifying the link between land use activities within a watershed and water quality and the link between aquatic macroinvertebrates (water bugs) and water pollution. Students evaluate the quality of a “water sample” (a bag of candies representing different pollutants). Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:52:50 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14240 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14239 Lesson about aquatic macroinvertebrates (water bugs) in the field. Students collect bugs using a kick net then place them in a plastic tub with water. Students sort and identify the bugs using pipettes, magnifying glasses, Petri dishes, and dichotomous keys. Students discuss different land uses. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:50:42 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14239 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14238 Lesson about aquatic macroinvertebrates (water bugs), their major segments (head, thorax, and abdomen), and major life stages (larva, nymph, and adult). Students will use posters (available on loan or for sale through USU Water Quality Extension) with a picture of each bug as a larva and adult. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:48:27 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14238 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14237 Lesson about aquatic macroinvertebrates (water bugs) and their adaptations which allow them to live in the water. To teach class about adaptations, a student is dressed up with the adaptations of a bug. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:45:45 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14237 Water Quality Lesson Plans http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14236 Lesson about aquatic macroinvertebrate (water bugs) feeding adaptations. Students are introduced to dragonflies, craneflies, blackflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, and mayflies along with 4 categories of feeding habits (predators, collectors, shredders, and scrapers) and play a modified “Simon Says”. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:41:56 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14236 Water Quality - Landowner and Homeowner Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14235 Brochure containing information on well water testing including when to test, what to test for, and how to test your water and interpret the results. It contains a table of suggested tests when you think you have a problem. Certified lab contact information is also provided. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:16:36 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14235 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14233 This fact sheet includes a description of the Upper Bear River watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:52:18 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14233 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14232 This fact sheet includes a description of the Upper Sevier River watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:51:13 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14232 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14231 This fact sheet includes a description of the Scofield watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:49:37 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14231 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14230 This fact sheet includes a description of the San Rafael River watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:48:31 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14230 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14229 This fact sheet includes a description of the Price River watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:47:10 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14229 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14228 This fact sheet includes a description of the Mill Creek watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:46:13 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14228 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14227 This fact sheet includes a description of the Middle Bear River watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:45:06 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14227 Watershed Information http://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/htm/publications/publication=14226 This fact sheet includes a description of the Middle and Lower Sevier watershed, information regarding the current condition, and projects that have been completed within the watershed. It includes a map, before and after project pictures, and information about water related issues in the watershed. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:42:12 MST http://extension.usu.edu/waterqualityhtm/publications/publication=14226