Activity Bins for Educators

Acitivity Bins For Edcuators

TOOLS TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

There are many activity bins available to borrow from Reinstein Woods at no or low cost. Click on the icons below to learn more and request a bin.

WATER QUALITY TESTING

Children testing water

Day in the Life 1.0: Water quality testing for grades 4-7

Supplies

Day in the Life 2.0: Water quality testing for grades 8-12

WATERSHEDS

Crayons and Maps

Introduction to Watersheds:  Resources to introduce students to their local watershed.

Stuff in a box

Great Lakes Basin Bin: Hands-on resources for teachers and educators to use in teaching about the Great Lakes ecosystem and environment.

STEM

Watershed STEM in the Schoolyard: Fifteen short, hands-on activities focused on water quality and protection

Classroom

The Watershed Game: An active, hands-on simulation that helps groups learn how land use impacts water quality and natural resources.

Books

Watershed Book Bin: Blend literacy with water, STEM skills and careers, and diversity in characters and authors that match your classroom.

NOAA Marine Debris and EPA Microplastic Survey Bin

ECOSYSTEMS

BioBlitzz

BioBlitz Bin: Conduct a survey of life in your schoolyard or local green space using these materials to find, identify, and record plants, insects, mammals, and more.