Classroom Resources
Most of the resources below are FREE for teachers. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, please contact Judy at (860) 405-9303 (CT educators) or Larissa at (631) 632-9216 (NY educators).
Sound Health 2010
This 2010 report on Long Island Sound is a great teaching tool, covering topics such as habitats, water quality, fish, coastal birds, and toxics. As an added bonus, the full set of environmental indicators that is used to produce the Sound Health report are available so you can use the data in the classroom, too. Classroom sets are available.
Long Island Sound Curricular Resource Guide
This 148-page guide is a resource for educators teaching about Long Island Sound (LIS) and provide teachers with background information about LIS, LIS activities and lesson plans, science lessons at a LIS field site, and resources. All lessons are aligned to the CT Science Frameworks, the NY Science Standards, the National Science Education Standards, and the Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts.
Download free PDF here in 5 parts
Salt Marsh Plants of Long Island Sound
This salt marsh 38-page guide has color illustrations and descriptions of common plants and a centerfold showing habitat.
Long Island Sound in a Jar
This 96-page illustrated compendium of fun, educational hands-on activities for youth, demonstrating the impacts of humans on aquatic ecosystems. Perfect for youth camp leaders, environmental groups, teachers, and families; ages 9-14. Download
Sound Health 2008
This report on Long Island Sound is a great teaching tool, covering topics such as habitats, water quality, fish, coastal birds, and toxics. Visit for podcasts and other materials that accompany the report. Classroom sets are available.
Sound Update
Long Island Sound Study’s newsletter, Sound Update is a great resource for educators. This newsletter comes out three times a year and each issue focuses on a different topic. Past issues have focused on climate change, clean water infrastructure, fish and fisheries, and wildlife in and around the Sound. Visit our web page for electronic copies of past issues. Hard copies and classroom sets are also available.
Sound Facts: Fun Facts about Long Island Sound
A fun and colorful, 72-page booklet about our favorite estuary–its biology, geology, chemical and physical parameters, and environmental concerns.
Living Treasures of Long Island Sound
Connecticut Sea Grant has revised its old favorite, “Plants and Animals of Long Island Sound.” “Living Treasures” has more beautiful line drawings and updated expanded text. Also in Spanish translation: Tesoros Vivientes.
Long Island Sound Educational Resources CD-Rom
This CD contains several educational resources for the classroom: a Long Island Sound Image Library, Living Treasures of Long Island Sound, and Sound Facts: fun facts about Long Island Sound.
Seaweeds of Long Island Sound
This 104-page lavishly illustrated guide includes species identification and when, where, and how to collect and preserve the seaweeds of Long Island Sound. Many habitat views and microscopic images are included with pages for individual species. In addition, the Guide to Some Common Seaweeds of Long Island Sound’s Rocky Shores is a 2-sided illustrated laminated card that includes habitat and seasonal information and can be taken along on your shore walks or boat trips.
Aquatic Invasive Species of Long Island Sound Poster
A colorful poster depicting invasive species, with information on when they were reported in Long Island Sound.
Visual Guide to Long Island Sound Marine Invasive Species
A set of 18 field cards in full color, printed on heavy waterproof paper and hung on a key ring.
East River Estuary Guide and Coloring Book
Learn all about the East River Estuary with this Guide and Coloring book. For hard copies, please email Tori from the East River Crew.