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Student Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions
Getting Texas Middle School Students Back Outside
The Student Land, Water & Wildlife Expedition (LWWE) program is a conservation partnership between Texas Wildlife Association and school campuses. LWWE supports middle and high school science teachers by providing classroom natural resource TEKS-aligned lessons that culminate with a day-long outdoor expedition experience to enhance student comprehension of land, water, and wildlife stewardship as part of their formal science studies.
Partnering science teachers participate in a one-day workshop in summer or fall where they choose four complimentary formal lessons to incorporate into their yearlong curriculum. TWA educators meet monthly with these educators to facilitate the lesson implementations and informal assessments. In the spring, the entire grade level participates in a full-day expedition on private land often hosted by TWA members. Natural resource partners in the area volunteer their time and expertise by presenting on either land, water, or wildlife topics during multiple station rotations.
LAND, WATER & WILDLIFE EXPEDITION CONSERVATION PARTNER CAMPUSES
Brenham Junior High School: 7th grade – 385 students
Compass Rose Journey Middle School (San Antonio): 6th & 7th grades – 120 students
Fort Worth Country Day: 7th grade – 87 students
Medlin Middle School: 7th grade – 330 students
San Antonio Academy: 7th grade – 23 students
TEACHER RESPONSES FROM SURVEY QUESTION, “WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF THE LAND, WATER & WILDLIFE EXPEDITION PROGRAM?”
“It was a wonderful experience for the boys and us staff. Thank you!”
San Antonio Academy Science Teacher
“Providing our students an opportunity to go onto a private ranch and being able to facilitate science lessons aligned to land, water, and wildlife.”
Compass Rose Journey Middle School Assistant Principal
“The kids really enjoyed the water station that Ms. Yvonne facilitated. It was super engaging and students learned so much about the water cycle during her lesson.”
Compass Rose Journey Middle School Assistant Principal
“Loved how organized they (resource materials) were, how everything was laid out ready for you. Lessons and fieldtrip, Nearpod quizzes.”
Medlin Middle School Science Teacher
“The labs were a great resource to add into our curriculum.”
Brenham Junior High Science Teacher
“They loved the drones because of the technology.”
Brenham Junior High Science Teacher
“I love that there are so many hands-on and active experiences for students and that the presenters are so passionate about their topics.”
Fort Worth Country Day Science Teacher
LAND STATIONS – STUDENT TESTIMONY
