Supporting teachers. Inspiring students. Strengthening our watershed community.
Welcome Educators
At Coastal Carolina Riverwatch, we believe that fostering water literacy starts in the classroom. This page offers free tools, lessons, and opportunities for educators to bring environmental science to life for students across Coastal North Carolina.
Whether you’re looking for hands-on activities, NGSS/NC-aligned lesson plans, or a guest speaker, we’re here to help.
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This Google Sheet includes links to ready-to-use activities, curriculum guides, videos, and more—curated by our staff and partner organizations. Filter by grade level, subject, or topic to find what fits your needs.
Explore Our Featured Programs
Discover NC Watersheds (Google Classroom)
This self-paced, interactive class introduces you to North Carolina’s unique watershed systems, pollution pathways, and water stewardship actions.
(Google Classroom Code: q4bwgx2v)
Landforms, Watersheds & Vegetative Functions
Aligned with 3rd grade NC science standards, this unit helps students understand how land and plants shape our environment and impact water quality.
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We love working with students! Our team offers classroom visits, watershed demonstrations (including our interactive EnviroScape), and educator workshops tailored to your curriculum goals.
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We offer free programs to schools in the White Oak River Basin and surrounding areas.
Professional Development Opportunities
CCRW partners with local and national networks to offer professional development workshops for educators. Topics include:
- Climate, Water & Resilience (Project WET)
- Coastal Ecosystems & Sea Level Rise
- Nonpoint Source Pollution
Partner With Us
Are you looking for collaborators on school-based environmental projects? We’re always open to partnerships.
📩 Email us at: waterkeeper@coastalcarolinariverwatch.org