Teacher Resources

TEACHER RESOURCES

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:

Containers and Containerization (pdf)
Port Facilities (pdf)
Dredging (pdf)
History of Sea Ports and Trade (pdf)
Facts and figures of the Port of NY and NJ (pdf)

For the complete list of NJMSC-developed lesson plans, click here.