The application is
available by clicking on 2008 Application.
NEW
2008 Stewardship
Materials Available for a Limited Time
Freehold Soil Conservation District is offering
"Water is Life" stewardship activity books and educational items to teachers,
youth leaders, and parents in Middlesex or Monmouth Counties. The materials are
free, but quantities are limited. The order form can be found by clicking on
2008 order form. The deadline for ordering
is January 31, 2008.
The Dirt on Soil -- What's Really
Going On Under the Ground
Click on this kid-friendly link to find out about soil layers,
what's living under your feet, and to take a soil safari.
Educational Materials
The Freehold District offers a variety of free educational materials which
are useful tools for teaching students and the public about the importance
of conserving our natural resources. The materials are free to residents
of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. You can request materials using the
order form, calling
(732) 683-8500, faxing to (732) 683-9140 or
by email at krowe@freeholdscd.org. Quantities
are limited.
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A Day in the Life of the Chesapeake Bay (30 minutes): Focus
is on the causes of water pollution in the bay and how one family learns
to help improve the bay. Grades 4- adult. |
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After the Storm:
(22 minutes): All across America people live, work and play in
watersheds without knowing it. Video shows that protecting the nation's
water supply will take the awareness and effort of individual citizens. |
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All Things Are Connected: (13 minutes ) adaptation of a Native
American’s speech stressing the importance of all living things and the
necessity of for caring for the Earth for future generations. Very scenic
photography. Grades 4-adult. |
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Backyard Conservation: One Yard at a Time: (9
min.) A look at easy and fun ways to enjoy your yard and improve the
environment at the same time. Grades 4-adult. |
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Clean Streets/Clean Beaches (17 minutes) The "Camouflage
Kid" detective researches to find the source of beach pollution. Shows
students how to help improve the environment . Grades 4-8. |
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Clean Water, Clear Choices: (13 minutes ) looks at watersheds
and how our everyday lives, and non-point source pollution, affect the
water we drink, swim in, and live around. Grades 4-adult. |
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Exploring School Nature Areas :(13 minutes ) video inspires
students & educators to take positive action for the environment around
schools. Grades 3-adult. |
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Green Means: (15 min.) Three 5-minute
programs on environmental concerns and conservation practices promoting
stewardship and individual involvement. Grades 4-adult. |
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Ground Water Adventures of Walter Wet:(10 minutes) Find out
how you can protect your water supply when animated "Walter Wet" follows
the path of rainwater. Grades 4-adult. |
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Home Composting (18 minutes) Information and ideas on using
yard and kitchen waste to make compost for your garden. Includes ideas
for student activities. Grades 3 to adult. |
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Just a Drop in the Ocean(10 minutes): Grades K-3 follow
"Willie the Waterdrop" as he deals with pollution and focuses on the importance
of water conservation. |
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Keepers of the Flame: (8 minutes ) Musician Jon Chandler
stars in this country music video celebrating the 50th anniversary of the
conservation movement in America. Grades 4-adult |
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Luck Isn't Enough -- The Fight for Clean Water:
(12 min.) Describes non-point source pollution and its effects on water
quality. Includes ideas for municipal officials. Grades 6-adult. |
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Outside with Billy B (30 minutes): Grades Pre K-2
Environmental entertainer, Billy B., teaches through song and dance about
bees, pollination, seeds and flowers. |
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Partnerships for Watersheds: (13 min.) Explains
what a watershed is and how water quality is effected by various sources of
pollution. "Local" efforts are a key to watershed management. Grades
6-adult. |
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Protecting our water: who's got the power?(28 min) Our streams
are in danger and our drinking water is at risk. Explore the world of the
stream and find out what you can do in your own backyard to help. Grades
4-adult |
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The Good Earth: (5 min.) Scenic views of earth
from Apollo 8 with sweeping aerial views of wildlife and natural settings.
Grades 3-adult. |
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The Great Chesapeake Bay Challenge (30 minutes): Students
participate in stream clean-ups and water saving projects to improve the
water quality of the Chesapeake Bay. Grades 4-adult. |
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The Man Who Planted Trees: (30 min.) Actor
Christopher Plummer narrates this animated film about 1 man, living in a
barren, drought stricken region, who single handedly transforms the land into
a great forest. Grades 6+ |
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The Stream Keeper: (25 min.) Starring Bill Nye
-- The Science Guy -- in an upbeat journey through a watershed covering the
basics of the hydrologic cycle, pollution, and destruction of wildlife
habitat. Stream keepers show you how to take action to fix "broken streams."
Grades 6+. |
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Tina’s Journal(17 minutes) Contemporary and upbeat video
introduces teenagers to waste reduction, resource conservation and recycling.
Grades
6-12. |
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Recycle This (37 minutes) is an "MTV" style video promoting
the need to recycle. Grades 6-12. |
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Storm Sewers Don't Lead to the Sewer Plant: (8 min) Musical
video shows how storm drains lead to rivers and streams, not to sewage
treatment plants. Grades 3-6 |
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We All Live in a Watershed: (5 min.) An
introduction to the important role watershed management plays in our quality
of life. Grades 5+. |
