WEEB Grant Programs
1993 WEEB Grants Given
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Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $5,030 Contribution: $2,897 Title: Agri- Science And You Org: Wisconsin Agri-business Foundation, Inc. Grant: 4-0090-EE Contact: Anna Maenner Addr1: 519 N. Monroe St. Addr2: Waterloo WI 53794- Phone: 608-249-2323 Synopsis: Three issues of Agri-Science and You were produced and sent to sixth grade science teachers in 813 Wisconsin schools. 372 of those school requested a total of 59,162 student copies of the various issues. 96.8% of the teachers evaluating the publication rated it "excellent" or "very good" overall. Teacher responses on survey forms showed the desire to continue study in the areas of agricultural and environmental science. Many teacher offered ideas for future topics and activities. teachers requested a variety of supplemental materials (i.e. videos, labs, posters) focusing on the topics thereby showing the desire for further exploration and the need for materials in these areas. The fact that 45% of the target schools are Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $8,660 Contribution: $2,395 Title: Balancing Nature And Agriculture Org: Freedom Area School District Grant: 4-1953-EE Contact: Kevin Champeau Addr1: Box 1008 Addr2: Freedom WI 54131- Phone: 414-788-7940 Synopsis: The project established a buffer strip field plot to help protect the pond area of the school, in which fingerlings were introduced and raise as part of an aquaculture curriculum. Trees were planted in one area of the field where tillage was not recommended. Small fruit and vegetable areas were established. They maintained the pond area, cleaned up the inlet area and did water testing. Further, they planted a Wisconsin native prairie an brushed out a neglected woodlot. Over 300 people were served by the project, which involved 6 paid staff and 50 volunteers. Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $10,000 Contribution: $2,526 Title: Continuing Partnerships For The Environment Org: Summit Elementary School - La Crosse Grant: 4-2849-EE Contact: Dirk Hunter Addr1: 1800 Lakeshore Dr. Addr2: La Crosse WI 54603- Phone: 608-789-7980 Synopsis: The project invited elementary school teachers from the LaCrosse School District to participate in two and a half days of training. Seven different environmental zones were identified and described for the outdoor classroom guides, which are used to infuse EE into the curriculum. Each grade level planted an enhancement in each of the zones. The Town Board made signs designating the adjacent property as outdoor classrooms and asking the public to leave the area undisturbed. All staff were inserviced on outdoor activities they can do with their classes in each of the zones. The second annual Earth Day celebration was held, with 16 presenters on the theme "Wildlife in our Backyard". Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $3,938 Contribution: $2,233 Title: Curriculum Development For Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy Org: George Williams College Educational Centers Grant: 4-0084-EE Contact: Sharon S. Wuttle Addr1: Box 210 Addr2: Williams Bay WI 53191- Phone: 414-245-5531 Synopsis: The Kiswauketoe curricula guide provides a good variety of activities for all areas - prairie, wetlands, and forest for anyone who wants to use the conservancy. The guide provides choices for the user. On set of curriculum is adapted from the Project Wild, Learning Tree and aquatics guide while the other curriculum is designed using the five senses The material has been well received by area school and schools participating in the Outdoor Environmental Education program at George Williams College. Sharon Elementary school had a particularly good experience with the curriculum, and numerous schools commented on the value of the guide. Interest in school conservancy was fostered because the curriculum provided Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $3,548 Contribution: $1,347 Title: E.E. Property Enhancement Org: Waupaca School District Grant: 4-6195-EE Contact: Robert Welch Addr1: C/o W1c 1515 Shoemaker Rd Addr2: Waupaca WI 54981- Phone: 715-258-4140 Synopsis: The district-wide environmental education project involved over 140 students in six different middle-school science courses, agri-science, biology, and environmental science. They conducted seven enhancement projects on four of nine EE properties. These properties supported several important endangered or threatened species which were studied to mitigate impacts on their populations. They formed curriculum teams which met on district EE Curriculum ideas. They did a property inventory for EE use and resources, widened riverside trails, and plowed a 15 acre parcel for prairie seeding (students collected Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $16,448 Contribution: $44,084 Title: Earthkeeping: Curriculum Materials Development Org: University Of Wisconsin Arboretum Grant: 4-0091-EE Contact: Molly Fifield Murray Addr1: 1207 Seminole Highway Addr2: Madison WI 53711- Phone: 608-262-9925 Synopsis: A Prairie Activity Guide was developed, designed for elementary and secondary teachers doing prairie restoration on school sites. The materials include a scope and sequence for grades K-12 and 89 activities related to the subjects of science, math, language arts, social studies, art, and music. Activities are organized into the following units: prairie definition and introduction, human habitation and cultural history; prairie plants; prairie insects, birds and mammals; ecosystem interactions; restoration; and integrative activities and general strategies. Activities are organized into several units by grade level. A curriculum guide was printed in January 1995 and distributed to 80 teachers in the NSF project. Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $9,281 Contribution: $2,684 Title: Envir Resources, Reading & Responsibilities Org: Zoological Society Of Milwaukee Grant: 4-0085-EE Contact: Lee Anne Norris Addr1: 10005 W. Bluemound Addr2: Milwaukee WI 53226- Phone: 414-256-5421 Synopsis: The consortium team welcomed a total of 100 librarians to the Milwaukee County Zoo during two training sessions. The first session focused on the Wisconsin wildlife and habitats; the second introduced librarians to the beauty and issues of the tropical rainforest. Training sessions provided guidelines for buying new books and assisted librarians choosing materials that are current and accurate. The librarians then conducted workshops for children in their own libraries, using hands-on activities, magic, puppet shows, arts & crafts, and summary activities. Overall, the workshops served 2,384 children at 40 libraries. Children were given the opportunity to make a pledge to help wildlife. Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $11,850 Contribution: $11,410 Title: Environmental Discovery Units Org: Beaver Creek Reserve Grant: 4-0104-EE Contact: Rick Koziel Addr1: Rt. 2, Box 94 Addr2: Fall Creek WI 54742- Phone: 715-877-2212 Synopsis: The project created 14 "walks" designed to be used by a parent (adult) and child in a one on one situation to build a better understanding and concern for our natural environment. The walks combine children's literature with focused environmental activities to meet its goals. Each WonderWalk adventure is self-contained in a backpack which includes: 3-5 children's literature books; background information, instructions and suggestions for the parent; suggested activities for the parent and child t share and; all the props and materials need to conduct the activity. Each adventure is designed to be shared with children, 4-8 years of age. Five of the units were replicated to make a total of 19 bags available for Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $4,590 Contribution: $1,635 Title: Environmental Education Survey Org: Wisconsin Assn Environmental Educ Grant: 4-0103-EE Contact: Meta Reigel Addr1: 7290 CTH MM Addr2: Amherst Jct. WI 54407- Phone: 715-824-2428 Synopsis: The survey results were finalized and recommendations outlined. The data was compiled and printed for distribution. A committee was established to develop an environmental summit. The committee consisted of members of the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education, and the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education. A conference scheduled for May 1995 will bring together key EE leaders from across the state to identify goals and priorities for the future. Part of these project funds were used for the E News newsletter. Also, $1,500 was reallocated for the WAEE Fall Conference which brought together 350 individuals for a 3 day sharing of formal and no Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $20,000 Contribution: $5,000 Title: Experience Nature Org: Rotary Gardens Grant: 4-0095-EE Contact: Kimberly Emerson Addr1: P.O. Box 8023 Addr2: Janesville WI 53547-8023 Phone: 608-752-3885 Synopsis: The project developed curriculum guides for use by 3rd and 4th grade levels. The Experience Nature guides developed into a great asset for the community. The program brought two generations together (senior citizens and the young child) to share and learn about the surrounding environment. Rotary Gardens developed a program with written manuals, supplies, and a video tape describing the program. They created a strong base of volunteers to teach the program. Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $12,304 Contribution: $7,600 Title: Initiating A Shorekeepers Project Org: Lake Michigan Federation Grant: 4-0088-EE Contact: Bruce Johnson Addr1: Box 1861 Addr2: Appleton WI 54913- Phone: 414-499-0220 Synopsis: The Fox River Environmental History Project distributed historical information to social science teachers and students, and to citizens in the Fox River watershed basin. A video was produced to provide an easily accessible overall picture of water quality problems and their solutions. A research guide was developed to allow individuals to do their own research. The guide provided evaluation and assessment inventory sheets, fact sheets on erosion, plastic, and indigenous fish, birds, and animals. The project had a total of 20-25 organizations including 150-200 individual Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $6,190 Contribution: $1,548 Title: Inventory Of The Environmental Learning Lab Org: School District Of Onalaska Grant: 4-4095-EE Contact: Cindy Halter Addr1: C/o 711 Quincy Street Addr2: Onalaska WI 54650- Phone: 608-783-5366 Synopsis: The Onalaska School District, with the direction of the district's K-12 environmental curriculum committee, developed a five-day curriculum to facilitate middle school students to inventory a newly acquired environmental learning laboratory. Additionally, the K-12 curriculum committee reviewed and expanded upon existing curriculum for all age groups. Prior to curriculum development, the District Development Committee discussed resource people and agencies and development possibilities for the environmental learning lab. Members of the District Development Committee visited established environmental facilities with similar program goals and geographic features to gain knowledge of existing Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $11,437 Contribution: $6,570 Title: Pollution Prevention Issues Org: Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District. Grant: 4-0087-EE Contact: Jill Wiesman Addr1: 2231 N. Quincy Street Addr2: Green Bay WI 54302- Phone: 414-432-4893 Synopsis: The materials produced under this grant were designed to show h teachers can interactively teach 4th through 6th grade students about pollution prevention issues. An existing software called EcoMasters: Clean Bay was customized for the Green Bay Watershed. The EcoMasters program teaches students either individually or in small groups about water pollution, pollution prevention, household hazardous waste, the current and desired future state of the Bay of Green Bay and the wastewater treatment process. To enhance the software, a teacher support guide was developed which contained learning objectives, background information on the water cycle & water pollution, and the operating features of the software package Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $9,800 Contribution: $10,306 Title: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The Paper In Our Schools Org: Arbor Vitae Woodruff Schools Grant: 4-6720-EE Contact: Dr. William Pollard Addr1: Box 1517 Addr2: Woodruff WI 54568- Phone: 715-356-3282 Synopsis: The board of directors met in the fall of 1993 and established the mock corporation. The corporation divisions began their work about a week later and accomplished the following things. The R&D division developed the collection boxes and the tablet makers. They also came up with the idea to cut down on paper towel use by using the "Miracle Sponge". The Education division conducted contests to make the students aware of the reuse/recycle program. This group planned field trips to recycling companies and locations. The Recycling division collected paper that was used on both sides and coordinated with the recycler. The Construction division built collection boxes for each room so students could separate p Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $7,628 Contribution: $3,430 Title: Reuniting And Renewing For A New Project Learning Tree Generation Org: Department Of Natural Resources Grant: 4-0092-EE Contact: Al Stenstrup Addr1: Box 7921, I E/6 Addr2: Madison WI 53707- Phone: 608-266-0870 Synopsis: The project was successful in reaching over 140 facilitators through seven workshops with the new PLT materials. The facilitators received the new information and were trained in the use of the pre K-8 activity guide. The participants were also trained in current forest management issues, workshop techniques and teaching strategies. A revised PLT facilitator handbook was developed and distributed to all participants. A new exhibit was developed and used at several educator conferences. A brochure explaining the program was written and printed. Information was disseminated throughout the state by way of educator publications. Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $9,213 Contribution: $27,605 Title: Student Implemented Prairie Restoration Org: Arrowhead Union High School Grant: 4-2450-EE Contact: Gregory D. Bisbee Addr1: 700 North Avenue Addr2: Hartland WI 53029- Phone: 414-367-3611 Synopsis: This project has involved over 200 students with the restoration of prairie grounds. A multidisciplinary approach to prairies and restoration ecology has been integrated into the biology curriculum and much of the current staff and student body is now familiar with the prairie ecosystem and its place in Wisconsin biological history. The restoration area has increased from an area of 900 square feet to a current area of 440 square feet -- almost 20 times the original size. Areas of the original plot have increased in complexity and species diversity and a greater number of species is producing flowers and seeds. A split-rail fence and sign have been purchased and will be erected after seeding this spring. Students have Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $2,948 Contribution: $821 Title: Underground Storage Tank Removal Org: Marshfield Clinic Division Of Research And Grant: 4-0102-EE Contact: Paul Gunderson, Ph D Addr1: Nat'l Farm Medicine Center, 1000 N. Oak Avenue Addr2: Marshfield WI 54449-5790 Phone: 715-387-9298 Synopsis: The Underground Storage Tank Removal project possessed two over-riding purposes. One, development of an educational guide for use by farmers and farm fuel suppliers when making management decisions about location and installation of both above and below ground storage fuel storage structures; two, provision of educational interventions which were subsequently subjected to empirical validation. An educational video tape and a companion booklet was designed and produced Six hundred copies of both items were distributed across Wisconsin and numerous other upper midwest and high plains agricultural areas. Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $8,484 Contribution: $11,952 Title: Using Radio Telemetry To Teach About Endangered Species Org: International Crane Foundation Grant: 4-0093-EE Contact: David Thompson Addr1: E11376 Shady Lane Addr2: Baraboo WI 53913- Phone: 608-356-9462 Synopsis: Radio Tracking is widely used in wildlife management and in work with endangered species. This technique can be an important tool for teaching about endangered species, because there are few other "hands-on" activities for involving people with endangered species. By introducing a variety of adult and student audiences to a hands-on, radio-tracking activity, we showed that radio-tracking is easily learned and highly interesting to students, either as a short demonstration or as a long-term class project. New special tours and workshops using radio-tracking were developed for visitors to ICF, and intensive collaboration was established between ICF and several nearby schools. Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $9,992 Contribution: $5,150 Title: Wisconsin K-12 Student Envir Literacy Assessment Project Org: WI Center For Environmental Ed Grant: 4-0100-EE Contact: Randy Champeau Addr1: Learn Resource Center UWSP Addr2: Stevens Point WI 54481- Phone: 715-346-4973 Synopsis: After four years of development, the environmental literacy assessment of Wisconsin's K-12 students was completed in spring of 1994. A random sample of approximately 1,500 high school students and 1,500 grade students were administered environmental literacy assessment instruments. final report on the results is presently being prepared by the environmental education specialists at the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) in Stevens Point. In general, the students' environmental literacy knowledge was considered moderate to low. Attitudes and values related to maintaining environmental quality were very high. Student participation in environmentally friendly behaviors was moderate to low. The final report o Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $19,400 Contribution: $5,300 Title: Yard Waste To Yard Riches Educator Training Org: College Of Natural Resources U W- S P Grant: 4-0099-EE Contact: Holly Johnson Addr1: U W - Stevens Point Addr2: Stevens Point WI 54481- Phone: 715-346-2793 Synopsis: The Yard-Waste-to-Yard-Riches Educator Training Program was developed to train traditional and non-traditional educators how to effectively teach audiences about home yard waste management. Sixty participants attended one of three workshops held at different sites. They received technical information, training and resource materials related to backyard composting and recycling. The program also included an inventory of educational resources for home yard waste management, production of a resource handbook for participants, and a national survey of home yard waste management education programs. Participants committed to outreach activities by holding workshops and giving presentations, or by writing art Year: 1993WEEB Grant: $9,259 Contribution: $4,119 Title: Aquatic Ecosystem Education Org: Altoona Schools Grant: 5-0112-EE Contact: Sue Loomis Addr1: 1903 Bartlett Avenue Addr2: Altoona WI 54720- Phone: 715-839-6168 Synopsis: Five cluster A consortium schools were involved in the project: Altoona, Augusta, Eleva-Strum, Fall Creek, and Osseo-Fairchild. The projected outlined a process for sharing and compiling resources to better use an artificial aquatic ecosystem in the classroom. As a result, stream utilization in classrooms has become diversified. Aquaculture and hydroponics have been introduced in one district, and the cycling of water through an existing fish tank has resulted in fish life in another district's stream. A survey of students, staff, community, and administrators showed they were very pleased with the stream projects. |