Protecting NYC Wetlands

Protecting NYC Wetlands

Importance of NYC wetlands

Crucial ecosystems for wildlife habitat

What do you already know about the importance of NYC wetlands?

Threats to NYC wetlands

Urban development, pollution, and climate change

Conservation strategies for NYC wetlands

Enforcing environmental regulations, restoring degraded wetlands

Community involvement in wetland protection

Engaging the community through education and volunteerism

Definition List

Wetlands: Areas where water covers the soil
Conservation: The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural environments

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.