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EDUCATION
The Louisiana Office of Conservation is committed to assisting teachers with the development and implementation of groundwater education initiatives in the classroom. In keeping with the focus of the "Water-Wise in BR" public awareness campaign, agency staff worked with experienced educators and curriculum writers to craft three separate lesson plans tied to scientific learning opportunities here in East Baton Rouge Parish. Each curriculum is adaptable and flexible enough to meet the specific needs for physical, earth, and environmental science classrooms. We know, however, that interested teachers at all levels will find these lesson plans beneficial. Our belief is that nothing resonates with students more than "science in your own backyard," and here in Baton Rouge, the subject of groundwater is both current and relevant. At the very least, perhaps these will inspire you to adapt or create your own unique plans. For additional information or to develop training workshops, contact: matthew.reonas@la.gov,
(225) 342-1496.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Contributors:
Janie Braud - Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from LSU. Spent 28 years in the classroom as a biology and environmental science teacher with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and another half-dozen years as the system-wide science content and curriculum trainer. She is currently working as a science education consultant with McGraw-Hill.
Fawn Thai – Holds B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from LSU. Has over a decade’s worth of experience with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools as a mathematics teacher, content trainer, and administrator, in addition to short teaching stints elsewhere. She also has extensive experience in developing benchmarks and assessments in the field of middle and high school mathematics.
Cindy Grimmer - Holds a B.A. degree from McNeese State University, and is completing a M.A. from Southeastern Louisiana University. Has over 15 years experience as a social studies teacher, content trainer, and administrator in Livingston Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish Schools.
Steven Babcock - Holds B.A. and M.S. degrees from LSU and Portland State, respectively. A National Board Certified Teacher of physical and environmental science at University High in Baton Rouge, with over 15 years in the classroom, teacher training experience through the Cain Center at LSU, and numerous presentations at state and national conferences.
To view the Introduction for Teacher's, enter here:
To view the Introduction for Students, enter here:
To view the Mathematics Curriculum, enter here:
To view the 5th Grade Science Curriculum, enter here:
To view the Earth Science Curriculum, enter here:
To view the 9th Grade Environmental Science Curriculum, enter here:
To view the Technology and Saltwater Intrusion Lesson Plan, enter here:
To view the Social Studies Curriculum, enter here:
Please note:Teachers' Guides are available. To receive these in confidence, please contact: waterwise@la.gov.
To view the upper-level "Digital Aquifer" Curriculum, enter here:
