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Exploring Water Habitats: Wetlands, Streams, Oceans

This curriculum introduces youth to the science and function of wetlands, streams, and oceans, and how human activities affect climate and environmental function and health.

Virginia Bourdeau | Apr 2014 | OSU Extension Catalog

StreamWebs Field and Classroom Watershed Investigation Curriculum

A field-work based watershed curriculum for middle school educators.

May 2017 | OSU Sea Grant Publication

Insects: Taking a Deeper Look at the World of Bugs

Includes three lessons for grades 3-8. Includes lists of materials, lesson plans, and student worksheets. Lessons are (1) build an insect trap, (2) ant lions, and (3) pitfall traps.

Aug 2005 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Lavado de Manos de Alta Velocidad en la Niñez Temprana Consejos de aprendizaje durante el Covid-19

Aprender a lavarnos las manos de manera eficaz requiere práctica tanto para niños como para adultos. El Lavado de Manos de Alta Velocidad puede ser una forma divertida y segura de ayudar a un grupo de niños a lavarse las manos bien y rápidamente, al mismo tiempo que se distancian socialmente.

Shauna Tominey, Glenda Hyde, Lauren Kraemer | Oct 2020 | Fact Sheet

High Speed Hand Washing: How Groups can Wash Hands Better, Faster Training Video

English y español. The High Speed Hand Washing: How Groups can Wash Hands Better, Faster training video from Oregon State University Extension shows educators including preschool teachers, childcare providers and family learning pod ...

Lauren Kraemer, Ann Marie Murphy, Greg Aronoff | Oct 2020 | Video

High Speed Hand Washing in Early Childhood Lesson Tips in COVID-19

Learning to wash our hands effectively takes practice for children and adults alike. High Speed Hand Washing can be a fun and safe way to help a group of children wash their hands well and quickly while also social distancing. Use these strategies along with the High Speed Hand Washing: How Groups can Wash Better, Faster video and High Speed Hand Washing youth poster (English/Spanish/bilingual) in your home or classroom.

Shauna Tominey, Glenda Hyde, Lauren Kraemer | Oct 2020 | Fact Sheet

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