Conservation Education

K-12 Conservation ProgramsThe Cleveland Soil & Water Conservation District wishes to inspire K-12 county students to explore environmental issues & make informed environmental decisions through high quality lessons, programming, & outreach. 

Lesson highlights: 

• All programs are FREE
• Follow  North Carolina Essential Science Standards
• Interactive & activity based
• Lessons last generally 45-90 minutes long but can be adjusted to need
• All materials provided

Lesson examples  and possible topics:

• Goods from the Woods, K-1st, Science Standards Correlations: K.P.2.2, K.G.2.2; 30-45 min program
• Soil Babies, 1st grade, Science Standard Correlations: 1.E2.1, 1.E.2.2, 1L.1.1, 1.L.1.3; 30-45 min program
• Worms: Nature's Recycler's, K-3, Science, reading, and health; 30-45 min program
• The Incredible Journey, 3-5th grade; Subject Area: Earth Science, Water Cycle; 50 minutes
• Other programs we are developing are on vermicomposting and composting, watersheds, pollinators, forestry, wildlife, and much more.

Incredible Journey Cubes Digital Downloads | Project WET 
We also offer coaching help and information for groups interested in competing in the following:

• Land Judging: http://www.landjudging.com/
• Envirothon: https://www.spenvirothon.org/ 

For more information and to schedule a program, please contact Amanda at 704-471-0235 ext. 3 or via email amanda.strickland@clevelandcountync.gov .

Calling all teachers.....Check out this great opportunity now being offered. Currently taking applications for Teachers/educators check out the website below or contact Amanda to find out what this exciting opportunity is all about .

www.ncprojectexplore.org 

Soil and Water Conservation