Thursday, August 6 @ 2:00 pm EST
Join environmental educators from across the Milwaukee area to learn about water-focused activities available to integrate into your classroom curriculum. We’ll review FREE digital and virtual resources, curriculum packages, and field trip opportunities that will engage your students in interdisciplinary learning while promoting ecoliteracy and environmental stewardship.
 

Friday, August 7 @ 10 am (optional but highly recommended)
Ever wonder what happens to the water when you flush the toilet? Billions of gallons of wastewater are treated every year at two reclamation facilities that serve 1.1 million people in 28 communities. Join us to see the process of cleaning our water first hand with a virtual tour of the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility owned and governed by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and operated and maintained by Veolia Water Milwaukee.The session will include information on the wastewater treatment process, how wastewater is cleaned and returned to Lake Michigan, jobs in water, and a live question and answer. After you experience this tour you will want to bring your students! MMSD and Veolia Water Milwaukee offer FREE tours of Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility for students 5th grade and up as well as bussing reimbursement. Join us Friday, August 7th at 10 am to learn more!
 

We are excited about the opportunities this webinar and virtual tour will highlight that support greener, healthier schools. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. 

*Virtual meeting links to be provided upon registration*

For more information about the webinar or virtual tour, please visit https://www.gscm.refloh2o.com/2020-webinar or email Lisa.Neeb@RefloH2o.com

Science Activities to Try at Home
Discovery World is bringing the fun and learning to you! Each week, you will find experiments, investigations, and design challenges that you can do with materials that you probably already have around the house. Check out their weekly themes, experiments, activities and videos that help bring science and technology into your home here. 

 

Single-use plastics are polluting our ecosystems and communities.
The Plastic-Free MKE Coalition of advocates is working to reduce single-use plastics in Milwaukee and surrounding communities. Learn more about their efforts and how you can support Lake Friendly Certified (low-plastic) businesses here.
 

• GSCM's EcoLiteracy Challenge
• STEM Hero
• NEXT.cc
• MMSD's Green Infrastructure for Schools Guidebook
• EEK! Environmental Education for Kids
• USGBC Center for Green Schools
• Green Schoolyards America