A highlight of some of

the activities the Ever-

green SWCD offers:

Enviro-scape:

This is a model of a commu-

nity watershed. With interac-

tion from students, point and

non-point sources of pollution

are identified and discussed.

(SOLs: K.5, K.10, 1.8, 2.8, 3.6,

3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.5, 4.8, 5.6, 5.7,

6.5, 6.7, 6.9, LS.11, LS.12,

ES.7, ES.9)

Erosion Box Activity:

Students test the velocity, tur-

bidity and environmental im-

pact of erosion on bare soil

our and gullies and the envi-

ronmental impact with the

installation of best

management practices.

(SOLs: 1.1, 3.7, 3.10, 4.8,

5.7, 6.5)

Ground Water Model

Is an interactive class room

tool that is designed to

show the flow of water and

toxins though differing gra-

dients. It may demonstrate

flowage through confined

and unconfined aquifers as

well as the effects of pump-

ing on these aquifers.

(SOLs: K.9, 1.8, 3.7, 3.9, 4.8)

Animal Tracks:

By making animal track

molds out of Plaster of

Paris, students learn about

the unique physical charac-

teristics of birds and mam-

mals and how each is de-

signed to live in their envi-

ronments. (SOLs: 1.5, 3.4,

4.5, 4.8, 6.1, LS.5, LS.14)

Soil Babies:

This is a fun and unique

way to teach students about

the characteristics and es-

sential role fertile soil plays

Do you need help planning your classroom activities ?

This is a Watershed Kit

that has been supplied

by SWEET. It is avail-

able to loan out to fifth

grade classrooms

throughout Smyth

County. There are 8 dif-

ferent lesson plans

included in this kit

along with most of the sup-

plies. If you would like help

with the lessons contact

Courtney using the contact

information on this sheet and

we will get something set up.

Evergreen Soil & Water Conservation District Smyth

County

Schools

For more information, contact

Courtney Keheley at:

Evergreen SWCD

340 N. Main Street

Suite 102 Marion, VA 24354 (276) 706-3068 courtney.keheley@va.nacdnet.net

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cational activities.

2018-19 School Year

personalize their “dirt

baby” with facial features

and other decorative orna-

ments then place them in

their very own incubator

under the sun. Provide

them with lots of TLC and

watch them grow. (SOLs:

K.7, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 3.5, 3.6,

3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10)

Who Polluted the River?

Using a model to represent

a body of water, students

participate to see how as

populations increase in an

area the resource use

changes and the body of

water becomes polluted.

This demonstrates how we

are all connected in the pol-

lution problem. Then the

students discuss ways to

conserve our resources.

(SOLs: K.5, K.10, 1.8, 2.8,

3.6, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 4.5,

4.8, 5.7, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9, LS.11,

LS.12, ES.7, ES.9) Fifth Grade Education Kit

SOL BASED

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Rain Barrel Workshops

Have you ever thought about the amount of rain-

water that runs off of your roof and is di-

verted to the nearest ditch, creek or over pavement? Learn to construct your very own rain

barrel by attending a Rain Barrel Workshops . See how easy it is to collect gallons of water

for a variety of “around the house” uses. *Fee may Apply depending on available supplies.

Hands on Learning

Evergreen’s Educa-tion program was de-veloped to teach Smyth County’s youth about conser-vation and our Envi-ronment.

Team Up for 20189Envirothon

The Virginia Envirothon is a

team based natural resources

competition for high school stu-

dents. Students who participate

learn stewardship and management concepts and work to solve

real world environmental problems. The program is field-

oriented, community based and gives students an opportunity to

work with natural resources professionals. Students work in

teams of five. Teams can be created through school clubs, classes,

home school groups, 4-H groups, scout troops, local nature cen-

ters etc. The only requirements of a team are a minimum of five

students and one adult advisor/chaperone. These teams of high

school students are tested on their knowledge of soils, forestry,

wildlife, aquatics and a current environmental issue. For more

information contact Courtney Keheley at 276-706-3068 and to

view the Envirothon video visit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UScAswsQSo. TEAM UP!!!

emphasis to understanding

the needs for water by all

water users

www.projectwet.org

Project WILD - a wildlife

focused conservation educa-

tion program for K-12 educa-

tors and students

www.projectwild.org

Project Underground - a national educational program on caves and karst awareness www.dcr.virginia.gov/underground.htm

Project Learning Tree - a K

-12 curriculum of activities to

increase students’ under-

standing of the environment

www.plt.org

VA Naturally - Here, you will

find links to more than 600

organizations which provide

environmental education pro-

grams and services in Virginia

including volunteer and fund-

ing opportunities, teacher

workshops and lesson plans,

conferences, community

events, and other resources.

Department of Conservation

and Recreation - information

on watersheds, Non Point

Source Pollution, storm water

management, and the Adopt-A

-Stream program

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Project WET - a supplemen-

tary water education program

for educators giving special

Virginia Association of Soil

and Water Conservation

Districts Education This site

has information on poster

contests being held, Envi-

rothon information, MWEE’s

and other educational related

topics.

www.vaswcd.org

VA Cooperative Extension

conducts education programs

in agriculture and natural re-

sources, family & consumer

science, & 4-H youth devel-

opment. www.ext.vt.edu

Education Activities Continued

Additional Resources

“Watershed in a Pan”

Department of Environ-

mental Quality - this site

includes several links to envi-

ronmental education re-

sources which include $500-

$1000 grant opportunities

www.deq.state.va.us/

education/homepage.html

Mission of NEED Project is

to promote an energy con-

scious and educated society

by creating effective net-

works of students, educators,

business, government and

community leaders to design

and deliver objective, multi-

sided energy education pro-

grams. www.need.org

NEARLY ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND CAN BE

ARRANGED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.

The lesson focuses on how

water flows through the envi-

ronment and how our actions

effect the health of our water.

Students will focus on the

meaning of watersheds and

how boundaries of a water-

shed are determined. SOLs

(2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.6, 3.9, 3.10, 4.9,

ES.8, )

Scholarships

Conservation Camp Scholarship

Scholarships to attend the Youth

Conservation Camp at Virginia

Tech University are given by the

District every year. Rising 9th

graders to graduating Seniors are

eligible for this opportunity.

Academic Scholarships

The District and VASCD offers

scholarships to graduating sen-

iors who are interested in fur-

thering their education into con-

servation.

Students will construct their

own mini watersheds

Evergreen SWCD has

many other lessons prepared to

bring into your classroom.

Each lesson covers Virginia

SOL requirements. If you

would like to schedule a pro-

gram, to share your ideas for

activities, or would like more

information please contact

Courtney Keheley our Educa-

tion Specialist

276-706-3068

courtney.keheley@va.nacdnet.net

Benthic Bugs and

Bioassessment

Students will learn the health of

their waters by looking at the

macroinvertebrates that live in

their streams. By collecting,

identifying and quantifying these

macroinvertebrates the health of

the stream can be assessed.

Some bugs are more tolerant to

pollution then others it is always

interesting to see what is in your

streams.

Conservation Jeopardy

Conservation Jeopardy can be

used for all age groups and SOL’s.

It is a great way to do review

before taking SOLs or when fin-

ishing units.