Educate and Enlighten
The Delaware SWCD offers the following resources for educators to use. To make a reservation, contact Erin Wolfe, Outreach Coordinator, at ewolfe@co.delaware.oh.us or 740-368-1921.
Virtual:
Our partners at the Franklin SWCD compiled Online Interactive Resources (PDF)
(Interactive tools for assessment/evaluation, content-rich resources, and ideas for making learning more engaging).
Terrific Resources in Central Ohio (TREE), a consortium of agencies working together to promote environmental
information through presentations, programs, resources and events in Central Ohio, compiled TREE Outdoor and On-line Resource List (PDF). These resources are great for teachers and parents alike!
Enviroscape:
- This watershed model is an effective teaching tool that offers visual, hands-on learning for topics such as watersheds, erosion, stormwater runoff, and more.
- Pollution prevention practices can be demonstrated.
- The model can be correlated to Ohio’s Learning Standards.
- Learn more about the Enviroscape model here.
Soil Tunnel:
This tool helps teach about soil layers, drainage, organisms that live in the soil, soil variance among different land uses, and conservation. The inflatable soil tunnel is very portable. It includes a trailer for transport and storage. Educational activities and talking points are also included. Available to teachers free of charge, and to other organizations for a fee of $50/day, paid in advance. Soil tunnel rental information for organizations outside of Delaware County can be discussed by calling (740) 368-1921.
To reserve, contact Erin Wolfe, Outreach Coordinator, at ewolfe@co.delaware.oh.us or 740-368-1921.
Soil-Tunnel Exploration Guide
Soil Tunnel Set-Up Instructions
Soil Tunnel Take-Down Instructions