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Setting the Scene
using
Interactive Models for Tactile Learners
Presented by:
Linda Pettit, Environmental Education Specialist
Models and simulations are a great way to attract
attention, capture audience interest, and enhance
understanding and awareness. This session will
provide inspiration and instructions for various
easy-to-make models and simulations for both
educational and outreach programs and
presentations.
Watershed Models
Visual explanation of nonpoint source pollution, runoff and storm drains
How to make your own Watershed Model
Models on a budget: make your own by using plastic
storage containers, wood blocks and duck tape!
Simulating Erosion Predicting the effect of rain
on different land uses and
witnessing erosion first
hand with the Soil Erosion
Simulator.
Exploring Stream Habitats
If you can’t take the students to the river –
bring the river to the students!
How to Make Your Own Dry Stream
Using the Dry Stream in
Community Events
• Attention attracting table covering
• Representation of water pollution
through storm drains
• Habitat scavenger hunt
Streamside
Stories: Interactive lessons
connecting nature
and literature
Simulating the Setting for Stories
A 10’ x 10’ pop up tent can become the setting for a
story by creating a generic backdrop out of felt.
Creating the appropriate props brings the story to life.
Students are involved by adding the characters to the
backdrop as the story unfolds.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Students sit inside the pop up tent to feel like they are
a part of the story.
Tri-fold boards make easy interactive
story backdrops on a smaller scale
Again, add characters and props from felt, paper and Velcro
Simple scenery
attracts
attention at
Outreach
Events.
Add an easy
hands-on
activity to send
the message
home.
Trifold boards with simple features make easy settings or scenes For example: Divide animals into habitats with pictures and clothespins
Felt Soil Panel
Visual representation of soil layers, soil
components and life underground.
Another large scale example of setting
the scene to enhance understanding
and change a presentation into an experience!
Ideas for Increasing Involvement
• Students can transform from complacent
listeners to engaged listeners through a variety
of “hooks” or “gimmicks” including:
• hand motions
• thumbs up voting
• eye spy
• BINGO
Linda Pettit
Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
[email protected] 614-486-9613
Environmental Education Specialist