The Long Island Sound Resource Catalogue for Educators and Parents


Tag: Ecosystems


Outdoor Environmental Education

Education Level(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-2

A collection of programs operated by Outdoor Environmental Education Program staff (from Western Suffolk BOCES) that include hands-on investigation, both… Read More

Grade 3-7 Watershed Curriculum including Study Trips

Education Level(s): 3-5, 6-8

Mill River Wetland Committee, Inc. (MRWC) is a Fairfield-based non-profit organization devoted to strengthening environmental science education and developing general… Read More

A Living Museum at Ocean Beach Park

Education Level(s): 3-5, 6-8, Adult

A program to to foster Education, Appreciation & Sustainability for nature. Includes self-guided brochures for children and adults featuring plants,… Read More

Long Island Sound Study Fact Sheets

Education Level(s):

We use all of the fact sheets because even though they’re incredibly dated, they provide a completely understandable story of… Read More

Marine Educational Center – Mamaroneck

Education Level(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adult, College, K-2, Pre-K

For education of all ages. To understand Long Island Sound’s importance to the life of the village, the quality of… Read More

Polar Bear of the Salt Marsh?

Education Level(s): 9-12, College

Case study examining ecological and social consequences of sea level rise. Read More

Shorebird Importance Lesson

Education Level(s): 3-5, K-2

Students learn about the importance of priority shorebirds and their connection to the environment and ways they can help to… Read More

UCONN National Resources Conservation Academy

Education Level(s): 9-12

An innovative program in conservation and land use planning that connects Connecticut high school students, adult volunteers, and teachers with… Read More

Long Island Sound in a Jar

Education Level(s): 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

96-page illustrated compendium of educational hands-on activities for youth, demonstrating the impacts of humans on aquatic ecosystems. Read More

Salt Marsh Plants of Long Island Sound

Education Level(s): 6-8, 9-12, Adult, College

A 38-page guide with overview of salt marsh habitats in LIS region, 23 individual plant descriptions with color photos and… Read More

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