Curated OER
Where is the Water?
Students explore freshwater ecosystems. In this geography lesson, students brainstorm all the lakes and rivers they know then mark them on a map. Students will then mark all the major freshwater resources on each of the seven continents,...
Curated OER
"Our Lakes" Crossword
In this lakes instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary words associated with the 15 clues given.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Two Types of Journaling Before Pond Study
During the lab, students investigate the interaction of living and nonliving environmental factors affecting a run off pond near the school.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freshwater Biomes
This colorful slideshow provides a nice introduction to the freshwater biomes around the world.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Pond Life Animal Printouts
Filled with printable pages of both plant and animal pond life, Enchanted Learning features fact sheets with color pictures.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: Bucket Buddies: Environmental Study
Bucket Buddies is an opportunity for students to participate in a world-wide environmental study. By identifying organisms in pond water, participating classes can compare their findings, and look for relationships in data. In addition...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ponds
Can you give a definition for a pond? This site provides information ranging from types of plants living in ponds to how ponds were formed. Don't miss out on the photographs found within the site too.
abcteach
Abcteach: Ponds
[Free Registration/Login Required] The abcteach directory contains sample pages from their pond unit for non-members. Handouts are in PDF format.
Other
Adopt a Pond Wetland Curriculum Resource
The Adopt-A-Pond Program was created by the Toronto Zoo for teachers looking for a guide to wetland issues and resources.