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Goettel, R. G., Dr. R. A. Williams, 1994. Zebra
Mussel Mania Traveling Trunk, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program and Illinois
Rivers Project
An outreach product of the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program and Illinois Rivers
Project
Zebra Mussel Mania Traveling Trunk
Objectives/Abstract:
The Zebra Mussel Mania Traveling Trunk Education Project is designed to introduce young
people to the problems caused by the spread of zebra mussels in our nation's waterways and
to problems caused by other nonindigenous species. The goal is to encourage youth to feel
a responsibility for their environment and to empower them to take the necessary steps to
preserve it. This educational resource introduces students to the fun of science and
acquaints them with real scientific methods, while enhancing educational skills in other
subject areas. The curriculum and related resources materials provide an understanding of
the biology and impacts of zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species. The project
has received praise from educators and students and has been recognized as an outstanding
project earning national and regional awards.
Methodology:
Ten hands-on activities, including experiments, games, and stories, are provided in a
framework that includes science process skills, learning objectives, key concepts, and
benchmarks for learning. Clear instructions are provided for teachers to use the materials
and apparatus found in this Traveling Trunk. An accompanying teacher resource portfolio
provides background reading and several video programs to familiarize educators with this
subject. A Network of 32 lending centers across the nation and in Canada make this
resource easily accessible to educators (a brochure provides locations of these lending
centers). Zebra Mussel Mania can be borrowed or purchased by contacting the
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program at the University of Illinois and Purdue University.
A youngster examines zebra mussel shells used in Activity Two,
"Looking at the Zebra Mussel Menace," which enhances students' skills in
observation and classification. |
By Taking part in Zebra Mussel Mania's "All clogged Up,"
students learn how zebra mussels clog water intake pipes, causing problems for power
plants, water treatment facilities and other surface water users. |
Contact: R. G. Goettel, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program, University
of Illinois, 368 NSRC, MC-635, 1101 W. Peabody Drive, Urbana, IL 61801 or goettel@uiuc.edu
Keywords Education, Nonindigenous, Outreach
Product: Youth_Education, Outreach
User Type: Education(K-University)
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