TEACHER RESOURCES

Free Professional Development Workshop

Explore the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary! Earn up to 9 CEU hours! 6/29 – 6/30, 2010.

Teachers of grades 5 - 8 are encouraged to sign up for a two – day workshop with the NJ Marine Sciences Consortium/NJ Sea Grant that includes a half-day cruise on NY/NJ Harbor Estuary. Online Registration Form

Use these lesson plans and fact sheets to bring the Harbor into your classroom.

Introduction to Estuaries:
This lesson contains background information needed to present an introductory lecture on estuaries including the environmental and economic benefits they provide. A simulation game for students based on estuaries is included. (pdf)

Geography of the Harbor:
During this lesson, students learn about the boundaries of the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary and gain experience with several types of maps of the area. (pdf)

Estuarine Metaphors:
Common objects are used as metaphors to recall specific facts about the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary. This lesson is well suited for use as an assessment tool. (pdf)

Harbor Estuary in a Pan:
Demonstrate the impact human activities can have on water-based habitats including the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean using a simple model. (pdf)

Protect-it Pictionary:
Our version of the popular game of Pictionary will build your students’ stewardship skills. (pdf)

Hidden Treasures Activity Book:
Print out this fun and informative booklet for your students. (pdf)

A Salty Experiment:
Conduct this hands-on experiment with your students to demonstrate how salt and fresh water layer and mix in our estuaries. (pdf)

Teacher Packet: Contains guidelines, directions and other information to help you prepare your class for their NY/NJ Harbor field trip. (pdf)

Fact Sheets: