Teachers and members of the Hmong community, the Oneida and Menominee nations, and the local community are invited to participate actively and learn how to assess the remediation efforts currently taking place on the Fox River.
Topics covered include statistical reasoning and the scientific method.
After training, a team of two volunteers visits classrooms throughout the Milwaukee area. Activities are sent to the participating classes before the visits, so that the students can prepare for the visit. During the presentations, students are engaged in hands-on learning activities to help them understand concepts and issues related to recycling. Through a slide show, an exhibit, and promotional materials, which are being developed under the project, members of the community are given information about riparian buffer zones. In addition, workshops, tours, and demonstrations are offered to educate the community about water quality and habitat issues related to riparian zones.