Educators are available for in-classroom and public presentations, community fairs and festivals.

Fish & Wildlife staff can conduct presentations live at your facility on request. There is no charge for this service, and hands-on activities can be included with the presentations. Programs can all be adapted to grade-level and specific interests. All programs run from 45 – 90 minutes. Please note groups may only schedule one to two programs per year.

Below is a list of presentations and programs. Under Resources are downloadable presentations and supplemental materials for educators to use. If you are looking for a specific topic or focus that is not listed here, contact our office – we can often create something that will meet your needs.

For Students (Auditorium or Classroom)

Image	Title	Topic	Description	Resources
	Environmental Protection: What YOU Can Do! More or Less	Environmental Stewardship	This presentation teaches audiences about environmentally friendly and harmful practices. We will explore common habits that affect the environment using statistics, everyday examples, and a bit of humor.	Environmental Protection: What YOU Can Do! More or Less Environmental Protection: What YOU Can Do! More or Less – Supplemental
	The Wonderful World of Water	Water & Water Conservation	This presentation will have you drowning in information! Your head will be swimming with facts, statistics and trivia about that wonderful substance called H2O.	The Wonderful World of Water The Wonderful World of Water – Automated
	We’re Still Here	A Climate Change Message of Hope	This presentation examines climate change as another challenge to address; in a long line of challenges we have overcome throughout history. Amusing visuals and popular music will have students chanting a message of hope.	We’re Still Here
	Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It!	Dinosaurs, Mammoths & Sharks, Oh, My!	Examine fossils from New Jersey while exploring changes in terrain, sea level, and climate that influenced our native species over geologic history. Sort through 15-million-year-old sediments to find fossils you can keep! (The venue must provide snap-and-seal baggies for each participant.)	Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It!
	Skywatching	Stars, Clouds, Birds & More	This presentation will have all eyes on the sky. Learn the basics of sky-watching and how to enhance your experience. Extended program: Construct a star-chart that you can use at night. (Venue must provide a DARK room for the presentation.)	Skywatching – Template Star-chart
	Heavenly Wildlife of New Jersey	Wildlife, Astronomy & History	The night sky includes 26 constellations that are animals found in NJ. Hear mythical tales of how these animals made it to the firmament and learn about their habitats on Earth. Extended program: Construct a star-chart that you can use at night. (Venue must provide a DARK room for the presentation.)	Star-chart
	New Jersey Underfoot	Geography & Geology of New Jersey	Students will examine the geology and geography of our state and how products from the Earth are used by people. Hands-on activities focus on classification, interpretation, and investigation. (Hand-outs will be provided.)
	Sands-On Science	Climate Change & Jersey Shore	It doesn’t matter where you live, sand is an important part of your life! Students will examine the world’s most used solid natural resource. An interactive model will demonstrate sea-level rise and resiliency. (Includes 5 supplemental, hands-on activities to choose from.)
	The Town of Away	Recycling & Waste Management	Where does stuff go when we throw it AWAY? Why, it goes to the town of AWAY, a mythical place for all the stuff we lost or discard. What would happen if AWAY was real? Examine what happens to our “stuff” when we are done with it.	The Town of Away – Automated
	Climate Change and New Jersey’s Wildlife	Climate Change & Wildlife	This presentation explores the impacts of climate change and its effects on NJ’s wildlife and their habitats. Includes 7-page teachers guide and some familiar musical accompaniment.	Climate Change and New Jersey’s Wildlife Climate Change and New Jersey’s Wildlife – Automated
	Environmental and Wildlife Careers	Life-long Learning and Career Skills	This presentation looks at the many environmental career paths within the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, as well as federal, state, local, commercial, and non-profits. Features interviews with a diverse group of employees highlighting their fields, backgrounds, education, and interests.
	New Jersey State Symbols	Wildlife & Civics	The Garden State has over 20 official symbols with more than half being plants and animals. Learn what our symbols are and how something becomes an official state symbol. A 3-D display includes all the current and pending state symbols.	NJ state symbols
	WILD on the Outside	Wildlife of New Jersey	Touchable skins, skulls, feathers, shells along with interactive games and activities that focus on wildlife living in the Garden State.

Displays (Events and Festivals – Indoor or Out)

DEP can provide tents, tablecloths, and handouts, but requests the venue supplies up to 2 tables for our displays.

• Sands-On Science (Climate Change & the Jersey Shore)
  See Student section
• Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It! (Dinosaurs, Mammoths & Sharks, Oh, My!)
  See Student section
• Skins, Skulls, Tails & Tales (Wildlife & Environmental Stewardship)
  This exhibit features samples of real and recreated animal skins, skulls, features, nests, claws, teeth, and the stories behind them.
• WILD ON THE OUTSIDE (Wildlife of New Jersey)
  See Student section
• Interactive Environmental Stewardship Models
  These hands-on scale models were built in-house at DEP for educating the public on water pollution, conservation, and environmental awareness.
• New Jersey State Symbols
  See Student section
• Fish & Wildlife Mobile Education Trailer

Professional Development for Educators

• Project WET sampler and full workshops available for a limited time. 
• Project WILD/Aquatic WILD sampler and full workshops available for a limited time.
• Project Learning Tree
• Climate Change
  This workshop features a sampler of exemplary lessons from multiple sources including; SUBJECTtoCLIMATE , the Projects, NJDEP, and others. Participate in the activities and take a tour of some of these resources to help you find lessons that are appropriate for your classroom needs.
• Environmental Education (Life-long Learning)
  This workshop is a basic introduction to environmental education practices, resources, and organizations that can assist you in helping your students connect with the world around them.
• Greening Your School – Schoolyard Habitats – Take It Outside (Outdoor Classrooms & Gardens)
  Whichever name you choose, this workshop explores the many opportunities available to make your school or facility into a learning tool.  See how to create an outdoor learning space, attract wildlife, grow a garden, and save money in the process.