LessonPlans/Manuals

The following lesson plans are designed for formal and informal educators to instruct youth, grades k-12, about aquatic macroinvertebrates, water quality, and the water cycle. The lesson plans provide curricula, activities, presentations, and core alignments. 

 

Stream Side Science The Stream Side Science curriculum is a set of eleven lesson plans based on water science.  The curriculum originally targeted grades 9-11 but has been used effectively by grades 5-12.  Curriculum aligned to national and state standards.

 

Aquatic Macroinvertebrates These lesson plans, nicknamed "Bugs Don't Bug Me," are designed to teach students about the insects (aquatic macroinvertebrates) that live in our rivers, streams, or lakes and what they can tell us about water quality.

 

 

Water Cycle These lesson plans help students identify the stages of the water cycle and the sources of our water.

 

 

Water Pollution The water pollution lessons use ground water and surface water models to help students visualize how water moves through a watershed and better understand how water can become polluted. Student learn Best Management Practices to prevent pollution.

 

Stream Hydrology Trailer Stream trailer lesson plans are coming soon.  For lesson ideas, please click here to see lesson plans developed by Oklahoma State University.