Begins with background information for teachers preparing wetland study units. Each of the 6 chapters in this section begins with a short list of themes and recommended activities to address those themes. Includes information on organizing field trips, making inexpensive sampling equipment, and getting involved in wetland enhancement and stewardship. The rest of this guide is divided into 5 logical sections. Each activity includes curriculum planning information, and is correlated with the National Science Education Standards developed by the National Academy of Sciences.