WEEB Grant: $5,030

Contribution: $2,897

Title: Agri- Science And You

Org: Wisconsin Agri-business Foundation, Inc.

Grant: 4-0090-EE

Contact: Anna Maenner

Addr1: 519 N. Monroe St.

Addr2: Waterloo WI 53794-

Phone: 608-249-2323

Synopsis: Three issues of Agri-Science and You were produced and sent to

sixth grade science teachers in 813 Wisconsin schools. 372 of those school

requested a total of 59,162 student copies of the various issues. 96.8% of

the teachers evaluating the publication rated it "excellent" or "very good"

overall. Teacher responses on survey forms showed the desire to continue

study in the areas of agricultural and environmental science. Many teacher

offered ideas for future topics and activities. teachers requested a

variety of supplemental materials (i.e. videos, labs, posters) focusing on

the topics thereby showing the desire for further exploration and the need

for materials in these areas. The fact that 45% of the target schools are

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $8,660

Contribution: $2,395

Title: Balancing Nature And Agriculture

Org: Freedom Area School District

Grant: 4-1953-EE

Contact: Kevin Champeau

Addr1: Box 1008

Addr2: Freedom WI 54131-

Phone: 414-788-7940

Synopsis: The project established a buffer strip field plot to help protect

the pond area of the school, in which fingerlings were introduced and raise

as part of an aquaculture curriculum. Trees were planted in one area of the

field where tillage was not recommended. Small fruit and vegetable areas

were established. They maintained the pond area, cleaned up the inlet area

and did water testing. Further, they planted a Wisconsin native prairie an

brushed out a neglected woodlot. Over 300 people were served by the

project, which involved 6 paid staff and 50 volunteers.

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $10,000

Contribution: $2,526

Title: Continuing Partnerships For The Environment

Org: Summit Elementary School - La Crosse

Grant: 4-2849-EE

Contact: Dirk Hunter

Addr1: 1800 Lakeshore Dr.

Addr2: La Crosse WI 54603-

Phone: 608-789-7980

Synopsis: The project invited elementary school teachers from the LaCrosse

School District to participate in two and a half days of training. Seven

different environmental zones were identified and described for the outdoor

classroom guides, which are used to infuse EE into the curriculum. Each

grade level planted an enhancement in each of the zones. The Town Board

made signs designating the adjacent property as outdoor classrooms and

asking the public to leave the area undisturbed. All staff were inserviced

on outdoor activities they can do with their classes in each of the zones.

The second annual Earth Day celebration was held, with 16 presenters on the

theme "Wildlife in our Backyard".

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $3,938

Contribution: $2,233

Title: Curriculum Development For Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy

Org: George Williams College Educational Centers

Grant: 4-0084-EE

Contact: Sharon S. Wuttle

Addr1: Box 210

Addr2: Williams Bay WI 53191-

Phone: 414-245-5531

Synopsis: The Kiswauketoe curricula guide provides a good variety of

activities for all areas - prairie, wetlands, and forest for anyone who

wants to use the conservancy. The guide provides choices for the user. On

set of curriculum is adapted from the Project Wild, Learning Tree and

aquatics guide while the other curriculum is designed using the five senses

The material has been well received by area school and schools participating

in the Outdoor Environmental Education program at George Williams College.

Sharon Elementary school had a particularly good experience with the

curriculum, and numerous schools commented on the value of the guide.

Interest in school conservancy was fostered because the curriculum provided

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $3,548

Contribution: $1,347

Title: E.E. Property Enhancement

Org: Waupaca School District

Grant: 4-6195-EE

Contact: Robert Welch

Addr1: C/o W1c 1515 Shoemaker Rd

Addr2: Waupaca WI 54981-

Phone: 715-258-4140

Synopsis: The district-wide environmental education project involved over

140 students in six different middle-school science courses, agri-science,

biology, and environmental science. They conducted seven enhancement

projects on four of nine EE properties. These properties supported several

important endangered or threatened species which were studied to mitigate

impacts on their populations.

They formed curriculum teams which met on district EE Curriculum ideas.

They did a property inventory for EE use and resources, widened riverside

trails, and plowed a 15 acre parcel for prairie seeding (students collected

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $16,448

Contribution: $44,084

Title: Earthkeeping: Curriculum Materials Development

Org: University Of Wisconsin Arboretum

Grant: 4-0091-EE

Contact: Molly Fifield Murray

Addr1: 1207 Seminole Highway

Addr2: Madison WI 53711-

Phone: 608-262-9925

Synopsis: A Prairie Activity Guide was developed, designed for elementary

and secondary teachers doing prairie restoration on school sites. The

materials include a scope and sequence for grades K-12 and 89 activities

related to the subjects of science, math, language arts, social studies,

art, and music. Activities are organized into the following units: prairie

definition and introduction, human habitation and cultural history; prairie

plants; prairie insects, birds and mammals; ecosystem interactions;

restoration; and integrative activities and general strategies. Activities

are organized into several units by grade level. A curriculum guide was

printed in January 1995 and distributed to 80 teachers in the NSF project.

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $9,281

Contribution: $2,684

Title: Envir Resources, Reading & Responsibilities

Org: Zoological Society Of Milwaukee

Grant: 4-0085-EE

Contact: Lee Anne Norris

Addr1: 10005 W. Bluemound

Addr2: Milwaukee WI 53226-

Phone: 414-256-5421

Synopsis: The consortium team welcomed a total of 100 librarians to the

Milwaukee County Zoo during two training sessions. The first session

focused on the Wisconsin wildlife and habitats; the second introduced

librarians to the beauty and issues of the tropical rainforest. Training

sessions provided guidelines for buying new books and assisted librarians

choosing materials that are current and accurate. The librarians then

conducted workshops for children in their own libraries, using hands-on

activities, magic, puppet shows, arts & crafts, and summary activities.

Overall, the workshops served 2,384 children at 40 libraries. Children were

given the opportunity to make a pledge to help wildlife.

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $11,850

Contribution: $11,410

Title: Environmental Discovery Units

Org: Beaver Creek Reserve

Grant: 4-0104-EE

Contact: Rick Koziel

Addr1: Rt. 2, Box 94

Addr2: Fall Creek WI 54742-

Phone: 715-877-2212

Synopsis: The project created 14 "walks" designed to be used by a parent

(adult) and child in a one on one situation to build a better understanding

and concern for our natural environment. The walks combine children's

literature with focused environmental activities to meet its goals. Each

WonderWalk adventure is self-contained in a backpack which includes: 3-5

children's literature books; background information, instructions and

suggestions for the parent; suggested activities for the parent and child t

share and; all the props and materials need to conduct the activity.

Each adventure is designed to be shared with children, 4-8 years of age.

Five of the units were replicated to make a total of 19 bags available for

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $4,590

Contribution: $1,635

Title: Environmental Education Survey

Org: Wisconsin Assn Environmental Educ

Grant: 4-0103-EE

Contact: Meta Reigel

Addr1: 7290 CTH MM

Addr2: Amherst Jct. WI 54407-

Phone: 715-824-2428

Synopsis: The survey results were finalized and recommendations outlined.

The data was compiled and printed for distribution. A committee was

established to develop an environmental summit. The committee consisted of

members of the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, the Wisconsin

Association of Environmental Education, and the Wisconsin Center for

Environmental Education. A conference scheduled for May 1995 will bring

together key EE leaders from across the state to identify goals and

priorities for the future. Part of these project funds were used for the E

News newsletter. Also, $1,500 was reallocated for the WAEE Fall Conference

which brought together 350 individuals for a 3 day sharing of formal and no

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $20,000

Contribution: $5,000

Title: Experience Nature

Org: Rotary Gardens

Grant: 4-0095-EE

Contact: Kimberly Emerson

Addr1: P.O. Box 8023

Addr2: Janesville WI 53547-8023

Phone: 608-752-3885

Synopsis: The project developed curriculum guides for use by 3rd and 4th

grade levels. The Experience Nature guides developed into a great asset for

the community. The program brought two generations together (senior

citizens and the young child) to share and learn about the surrounding

environment. Rotary Gardens developed a program with written manuals,

supplies, and a video tape describing the program. They created a strong

base of volunteers to teach the program.

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $12,304

Contribution: $7,600

Title: Initiating A Shorekeepers Project

Org: Lake Michigan Federation

Grant: 4-0088-EE

Contact: Bruce Johnson

Addr1: Box 1861

Addr2: Appleton WI 54913-

Phone: 414-499-0220

Synopsis: The Fox River Environmental History Project distributed

historical information to social science teachers and students, and to

citizens in the Fox River watershed basin. A video was produced to provide

an easily accessible overall picture of water quality problems and their

solutions. A research guide was developed to allow individuals to do their

own research. The guide provided evaluation and assessment inventory

sheets, fact sheets on erosion, plastic, and indigenous fish, birds, and

animals.

The project had a total of 20-25 organizations including 150-200 individual

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $6,190

Contribution: $1,548

Title: Inventory Of The Environmental Learning Lab

Org: School District Of Onalaska

Grant: 4-4095-EE

Contact: Cindy Halter

Addr1: C/o 711 Quincy Street

Addr2: Onalaska WI 54650-

Phone: 608-783-5366

Synopsis: The Onalaska School District, with the direction of the

district's K-12 environmental curriculum committee, developed a five-day

curriculum to facilitate middle school students to inventory a newly

acquired environmental learning laboratory. Additionally, the K-12

curriculum committee reviewed and expanded upon existing curriculum for all

age groups. Prior to curriculum development, the District Development

Committee discussed resource people and agencies and development

possibilities for the environmental learning lab. Members of the District

Development Committee visited established environmental facilities with

similar program goals and geographic features to gain knowledge of existing

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $11,437

Contribution: $6,570

Title: Pollution Prevention Issues

Org: Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District.

Grant: 4-0087-EE

Contact: Jill Wiesman

Addr1: 2231 N. Quincy Street

Addr2: Green Bay WI 54302-

Phone: 414-432-4893

Synopsis: The materials produced under this grant were designed to show h

teachers can interactively teach 4th through 6th grade students about

pollution prevention issues. An existing software called EcoMasters: Clean

Bay was customized for the Green Bay Watershed. The EcoMasters program

teaches students either individually or in small groups about water

pollution, pollution prevention, household hazardous waste, the current and

desired future state of the Bay of Green Bay and the wastewater treatment

process. To enhance the software, a teacher support guide was developed

which contained learning objectives, background information on the water

cycle & water pollution, and the operating features of the software package

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $9,800

Contribution: $10,306

Title: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The Paper In Our Schools

Org: Arbor Vitae Woodruff Schools

Grant: 4-6720-EE

Contact: Dr. William Pollard

Addr1: Box 1517

Addr2: Woodruff WI 54568-

Phone: 715-356-3282

Synopsis: The board of directors met in the fall of 1993 and established

the mock corporation. The corporation divisions began their work about a

week later and accomplished the following things. The R&D division

developed the collection boxes and the tablet makers. They also came up

with the idea to cut down on paper towel use by using the "Miracle Sponge".

The Education division conducted contests to make the students aware of the

reuse/recycle program. This group planned field trips to recycling

companies and locations. The Recycling division collected paper that was

used on both sides and coordinated with the recycler. The Construction

division built collection boxes for each room so students could separate p

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $7,628

Contribution: $3,430

Title: Reuniting And Renewing For A New Project Learning Tree Generation

Org: Department Of Natural Resources

Grant: 4-0092-EE

Contact: Al Stenstrup

Addr1: Box 7921, I E/6

Addr2: Madison WI 53707-

Phone: 608-266-0870

Synopsis: The project was successful in reaching over 140 facilitators

through seven workshops with the new PLT materials. The facilitators

received the new information and were trained in the use of the pre K-8

activity guide. The participants were also trained in current forest

management issues, workshop techniques and teaching strategies. A revised

PLT facilitator handbook was developed and distributed to all participants.

A new exhibit was developed and used at several educator conferences. A

brochure explaining the program was written and printed. Information was

disseminated throughout the state by way of educator publications.

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $9,213

Contribution: $27,605

Title: Student Implemented Prairie Restoration

Org: Arrowhead Union High School

Grant: 4-2450-EE

Contact: Gregory D. Bisbee

Addr1: 700 North Avenue

Addr2: Hartland WI 53029-

Phone: 414-367-3611

Synopsis: This project has involved over 200 students with the restoration

of prairie grounds. A multidisciplinary approach to prairies and

restoration ecology has been integrated into the biology curriculum and

much of the current staff and student body is now familiar with the prairie

ecosystem and its place in Wisconsin biological history. The restoration

area has increased from an area of 900 square feet to a current area of 440

square feet -- almost 20 times the original size. Areas of the original

plot have increased in complexity and species diversity and a greater number

of species is producing flowers and seeds. A split-rail fence and sign have

been purchased and will be erected after seeding this spring. Students have

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $2,948

Contribution: $821

Title: Underground Storage Tank Removal

Org: Marshfield Clinic Division Of Research And

Grant: 4-0102-EE

Contact: Paul Gunderson, Ph D

Addr1: Nat'l Farm Medicine Center, 1000 N. Oak Avenue

Addr2: Marshfield WI 54449-5790

Phone: 715-387-9298

Synopsis: The Underground Storage Tank Removal project possessed two

over-riding purposes. One, development of an educational guide for use by

farmers and farm fuel suppliers when making management decisions about

location and installation of both above and below ground storage fuel

storage structures; two, provision of educational interventions which were

subsequently subjected to empirical validation.

An educational video tape and a companion booklet was designed and produced

Six hundred copies of both items were distributed across Wisconsin and

numerous other upper midwest and high plains agricultural areas.

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $8,484

Contribution: $11,952

Title: Using Radio Telemetry To Teach About Endangered Species

Org: International Crane Foundation

Grant: 4-0093-EE

Contact: David Thompson

Addr1: E11376 Shady Lane

Addr2: Baraboo WI 53913-

Phone: 608-356-9462

Synopsis: Radio Tracking is widely used in wildlife management and in work

with endangered species. This technique can be an important tool for

teaching about endangered species, because there are few other "hands-on"

activities for involving people with endangered species. By introducing a

variety of adult and student audiences to a hands-on, radio-tracking

activity, we showed that radio-tracking is easily learned and highly

interesting to students, either as a short demonstration or as a long-term

class project. New special tours and workshops using radio-tracking were

developed for visitors to ICF, and intensive collaboration was established

between ICF and several nearby schools.

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $9,992

Contribution: $5,150

Title: Wisconsin K-12 Student Envir Literacy Assessment Project

Org: WI Center For Environmental Ed

Grant: 4-0100-EE

Contact: Randy Champeau

Addr1: Learn Resource Center UWSP

Addr2: Stevens Point WI 54481-

Phone: 715-346-4973

Synopsis: After four years of development, the environmental literacy

assessment of Wisconsin's K-12 students was completed in spring of 1994. A

random sample of approximately 1,500 high school students and 1,500 grade

students were administered environmental literacy assessment instruments.

final report on the results is presently being prepared by the environmental

education specialists at the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education

(WCEE) in Stevens Point. In general, the students' environmental literacy

knowledge was considered moderate to low. Attitudes and values related to

maintaining environmental quality were very high. Student participation in

environmentally friendly behaviors was moderate to low. The final report o

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $19,400

Contribution: $5,300

Title: Yard Waste To Yard Riches Educator Training

Org: College Of Natural Resources U W- S P

Grant: 4-0099-EE

Contact: Holly Johnson

Addr1: U W - Stevens Point

Addr2: Stevens Point WI 54481-

Phone: 715-346-2793

Synopsis: The Yard-Waste-to-Yard-Riches Educator Training Program was

developed to train traditional and non-traditional educators how to

effectively teach audiences about home yard waste management. Sixty

participants attended one of three workshops held at different sites. They

received technical information, training and resource materials related to

backyard composting and recycling. The program also included an inventory

of educational resources for home yard waste management, production of a

resource handbook for participants, and a national survey of home yard waste

management education programs. Participants committed to outreach

activities by holding workshops and giving presentations, or by writing art

Year: 1993

WEEB Grant: $9,259

Contribution: $4,119

Title: Aquatic Ecosystem Education

Org: Altoona Schools

Grant: 5-0112-EE

Contact: Sue Loomis

Addr1: 1903 Bartlett Avenue

Addr2: Altoona WI 54720-

Phone: 715-839-6168

Synopsis: Five cluster A consortium schools were involved in the project:

Altoona, Augusta, Eleva-Strum, Fall Creek, and Osseo-Fairchild. The

projected outlined a process for sharing and compiling resources to better

use an artificial aquatic ecosystem in the classroom. As a result, stream

utilization in classrooms has become diversified. Aquaculture and

hydroponics have been introduced in one district, and the cycling of water

through an existing fish tank has resulted in fish life in another

district's stream. A survey of students, staff, community, and

administrators showed they were very pleased with the stream projects.