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Resources for Educators and Community Groups
Education of our youth is critical to a brighter future for our community and beyond. Below you will find resources such as lesson plans, bins with materials, educational videos, as well as homeschool and distance learning educational opportunities.
Environmental Resources
There are six different bins you can check out that have lesson plans for all ages complete with supplies to conduct lesson plans. You are welcome to check out a bin for a two week time period and you can use all the tools, or even just a few of the supplies.
Distance learning options (PDF)
If you have questions, contact Ann Messerschmidt, Environmental Resources Specialist, at 952-985-4528.
- Empathy / Nature Play (pre-K-1st grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Exploration / Construction and Cartography (2nd-5th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Social Action / Land Usage (6th-12th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Outdoor Recreation bin materials checklist (PDF)
- Empathy / Migration Relay (K-2nd grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Exploration / Nature Journaling (3rd-5th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Social Action / Out of Sync (6th-10th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Phenology bin materials checklist (PDF)
- Empathy / "Bee" a Hive (K-2nd grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Exploration / The "Butterfly" Effect (3rd-5th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Social Action / "Planting" for the Future (middle-high school): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Pollinator bin materials checklist (PDF)
- Empathy / The 3 Arrrs (K-5th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Social Action / Waste Audit (6th-12th grade: Lesson plan (PDF)
- Waste Management bin materials checklist (PDF)
- Empathy / Water Cycle Whirl (lower elementary-middle school): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Exploration Watersheds, Watersheds Everywhere (3rd-5th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Social Action / The Great Groundwater Debate (6th-12th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Social Action Resource / Aquifer Illustration (PDF)
- Social Action Resource / Distribution of Water Image (PDF)
- Social Action Resource / Groundwater Documents (PDF)
- Social Action Resource / Groundwater Flashcard Answer Key (PDF)
- Social Action Resource / Groundwater Flashcards (PDF)
- Social Action Resource / Stakeholder Role Cards (PDF)
- Social Action Resource / Sustainability Pillars (PDF)
- Water bin materials checklist (PDF)
- Empathy / Ephemeral Art (K-2nd grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Exploration / A Closer Look (3rd-5th grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
- Social Action / Art for Action (6th-12 grade): Lesson plan (PDF)
Environmental Videos
- Do you know what a watershed is? Check out this short video about Lakeville's largest watershed, the Vermillion Watershed District.
- Watch 2020 Puppet Wagon shows with environmental topics
- Watch "Nature Connections" videos, including a series on native and invasive plant species
Looking for a more interactive experience? We are passionate about education and are willing to come work with any grade level in many topic areas. Complete this online form and your request will be routed to the most appropriate staff member.
Do you have a project you want/need to complete or are looking for volunteer hours for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church, school or other group? We are here to help connect you to the right staff to help you find a volunteer opportunity, or get you assistance for possible project availability or locations. Complete this onllne form to volunteer for a community project.
Lakeville Fire Department
Kids can watch LFD's interactive StoryMap to learn about the department and fire safety.
Lakeville Area Arts Center
The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers many classes for homeschool students (for a fee). You can find the latest class offerings online.