Demonstration Models/Kits

EnviroScape™

The EnviroScape™ is a desktop model, developed by the Terrene Institute to demonstrate point and nonpoint sources and prevention of pollution in a watershed. Sixty-three of these models are located with county conservation boards, soil and water conservation districts, colleges, and other environmental education organizations in Iowa. Educators can demonstrate how human actions impact aquatic resources and how responsible actions can restore and/or protect those resources. The models can be used to enhance activities from Project WILD Aquatic and other curriculum materials designed for use in both schools and nonformal settings.

For more information see our EnviroScape brochure (43KB pdf).

See the list of sites with EnviroScape models.

Migratory Bird Learning Trunks

These trunks contain items needed to do many of the activities in Solve the Crime: Save the Song of Spring, an activity guide about Neotropical migratory birds and their Midwest connections. Besides the activity guide, there are many sources of background information on migratory birds, plus children's books, puppets, videos, a CD-rom bird guide, felt story board, and MORE!

Check out the list of Migratory Bird Learning Trunk locations to find the site nearest you and help your students investigate the crime and save the song of spring!!

Stream Table

The Stream Table shows how sediment, vegetation, and flowing water interact in a dynamic stream system. The model can be used to provide an interactive, hands-on demonstration for participants of all ages. The large, water-tight box (measuring 36" x 6' 8") can be used outdoors as well as indoors. The Stream Table allows the presenter to show a series of events that may take years to occur in a natural system.

Trailer mounted Stream Table models also are available. See the list of sites with Stream Tables.

For more information see our Stream Table brochure (44KB pdf).

Interested in constructing your own Stream Table model? Check out our Stream Table Plans (138KB pdf) and Stream Table drawings (142KB pdf).