Site Projects<\/h2>\n\t\tAdopt a River<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"cleanup\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/cleanup-circle.jpg\" "\\"cleanup\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tCreate a Habitat<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"MNGC\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/MNGC-circle.jpg\" "\\"MNGC\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAdopt a Beach<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Mississippi_River_Views\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Mississippi_River_Views-circle.jpg\" "\\"Mississippi_River_Views\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStop Fertilizers and Pesticides<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"04-ff-fertilizer_336-ab\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/04-ff-fertilizer_336-ab-circle.jpg\" "\\"04-ff-fertilizer_336-ab\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAdopt a Highway<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Gitchi_Gami_State_Trail_at_Split_Rock_River\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Gitchi_Gami_State_Trail_at_Split_Rock_River-circle.jpg\" "\\"Gitchi_Gami_State_Trail_at_Split_Rock_River\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tPlant a Buffer Zone<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"tree\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/tree-circle.jpg\" "\\"tree\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLawn Conversion<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"35435651154_efaef49897_o\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/35435651154_efaef49897_o-circle.jpg\" "\\"35435651154_efaef49897_o\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tWatershed Projects<\/h2>\n
Even if you are not near a site where your freshwater species could live, you can still work to educate your community and raise awareness about the impacts personal and business activities can have on your freshwater species and the ecosystem! Effects from activities and development will eventually make their way to your local rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and affect the species that live there. The following ideas for awareness campaigns will all have a positive impact on your watershed!<\/p>\n\t\t
Reduce Road Salt<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"salttruck\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/salttruck-circle.jpg\" "\\"salttruck\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStorm Drain Stenciling<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"drain2\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/drain2-circle.jpg\" "\\"drain2\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tBoat Speed Awareness<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"8d083ac4e6252917fa81228749ffcbee\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/8d083ac4e6252917fa81228749ffcbee-circle.jpg\" "\\"8d083ac4e6252917fa81228749ffcbee\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tInvasive Species Education<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Silver](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/silvercarp_flying-circle.jpg\" "\\"Silver")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tWetland Conservation<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"pond_reflections_autumn_nature_water_minnesota_wilderness_wetland-550248\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/pond_reflections_autumn_nature_water_minnesota_wilderness_wetland-550248-circle.jpg\" "\\"pond_reflections_autumn_nature_water_minnesota_wilderness_wetland-550248\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tZebra Mussel Monitoring Program<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"mussels-shells-mytilus-watt-area-53131\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/mussels-shells-mytilus-watt-area-53131-circle.jpeg\" "\\"mussels-shells-mytilus-watt-area-53131\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"waterqualitytesting1\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/waterqualitytesting1-circle.jpg\" "\\"waterqualitytesting1\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"lake-superior-2093792_960_720\"](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/lake-superior-2093792_960_720-circle.jpg\" "\\"lake-superior-2093792_960_720\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Itasca](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/home-itasca-headwaters-circle.jpg\" "\\"Mississippi")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Buffalo_River_State_Park_MN](\"https:\/\/herofortheplanet.org\/mnquest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Buffalo_River_State_Park_MN-1-circle.jpg\" "\\"Buffalo_River_State_Park_MN")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tCreate a Habitat<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAdopt a Beach<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStop Fertilizers and Pesticides<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAdopt a Highway<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tPlant a Buffer Zone<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLawn Conversion<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tWatershed Projects<\/h2>\n
Even if you are not near a site where your freshwater species could live, you can still work to educate your community and raise awareness about the impacts personal and business activities can have on your freshwater species and the ecosystem! Effects from activities and development will eventually make their way to your local rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and affect the species that live there. The following ideas for awareness campaigns will all have a positive impact on your watershed!<\/p>\n\t\t
Reduce Road Salt<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStorm Drain Stenciling<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tBoat Speed Awareness<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tInvasive Species Education<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tWetland Conservation<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tZebra Mussel Monitoring Program<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStop Fertilizers and Pesticides<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAdopt a Highway<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tPlant a Buffer Zone<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLawn Conversion<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tWatershed Projects<\/h2>\n
Even if you are not near a site where your freshwater species could live, you can still work to educate your community and raise awareness about the impacts personal and business activities can have on your freshwater species and the ecosystem! Effects from activities and development will eventually make their way to your local rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and affect the species that live there. The following ideas for awareness campaigns will all have a positive impact on your watershed!<\/p>\n\t\t
Reduce Road Salt<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStorm Drain Stenciling<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tBoat Speed Awareness<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tInvasive Species Education<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tWetland Conservation<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tZebra Mussel Monitoring Program<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tPlant a Buffer Zone<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLawn Conversion<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tWatershed Projects<\/h2>\n
Even if you are not near a site where your freshwater species could live, you can still work to educate your community and raise awareness about the impacts personal and business activities can have on your freshwater species and the ecosystem! Effects from activities and development will eventually make their way to your local rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and affect the species that live there. The following ideas for awareness campaigns will all have a positive impact on your watershed!<\/p>\n\t\t
Reduce Road Salt<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStorm Drain Stenciling<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tBoat Speed Awareness<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tInvasive Species Education<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tWetland Conservation<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tZebra Mussel Monitoring Program<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tWatershed Projects<\/h2>\n
Even if you are not near a site where your freshwater species could live, you can still work to educate your community and raise awareness about the impacts personal and business activities can have on your freshwater species and the ecosystem! Effects from activities and development will eventually make their way to your local rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and affect the species that live there. The following ideas for awareness campaigns will all have a positive impact on your watershed!<\/p>\n\t\t
Reduce Road Salt<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStorm Drain Stenciling<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tBoat Speed Awareness<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tInvasive Species Education<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tWetland Conservation<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tZebra Mussel Monitoring Program<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tBoat Speed Awareness<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tInvasive Species Education<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tWetland Conservation<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tZebra Mussel Monitoring Program<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tWetland Conservation<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tZebra Mussel Monitoring Program<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tAquatic Invasive Species Research<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Ice Reporting<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tLake Level Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\tStream Health Monitoring<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\neducator note<\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t
Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\nDecision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n- In small groups, list and discuss the pros and cons (strengths and limitations) for a minimum of two solutions, or variations of one solution. Consider evaluating on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \n
\n- How effective the project will be in helping the animal or the watershed<\/li>\n
- The ability of students to meet the project requirements<\/li>\n
- How strong the stakeholder support is for the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- In small groups, complete an Engineering Design Decision Matrix <\/a>(from the Jason Project) to compare solution options. Share and discuss the matrices as a full group. Then, individually, use the information to defend your decision for which solution you think would be most effective at helping the animal or water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\nCreate and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- Paper or digital infographic, a Multi-flow Thinking Map, or other visual representation<\/li>\n
- An Ignite Talks<\/a><\/li>\n
- A Pecha Kucha Talks<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\tOnce YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n
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Research one or more projects<\/strong> that could help solve the identified animal or watershed problem. Begin with the project ideas described on this page, and then expand research using other local, paper, or web sources.\u00a0<\/p>\n Decision-making instructional strategy ideas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n Choose a solution<\/strong> based on your evaluation. Get teacher approval of idea.\u00a0<\/p>\n Create and share a visual presentation<\/strong> that explains the cause(s) of the harm to the animal or water, and a science-based argument for why you think your solution will reduce the harm and help the animal or watershed. A few presentation options:\u00a0<\/p>\n Intentionally teach presentation skills<\/strong>: Show several short video clips of pitches that argue for listeners to take a specific action or buy a product. Which was more effective and why? How can you make your presentation most engaging and effective? <\/p>\n\t\t solve Project Ideas What can you do to solve the problem you defined? Below are some descriptions of projects you can do to help your water site or watershed. Other ideas can be found by talking with people who use the site, watching or reading news reports or documentaries, or conducting web searches on solutions […]<\/p>\n\n
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Once YOU HAVE CHOSEN A PROJECT TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM, you can begin pLANning YOUR WORK.<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet’s Go\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"