Student Watershed Watch – Results of Student Summit 2014

The 25^th annual Student Watershed Watch (SWW) Summit was held November 19 at the University of Toledo Scott Park Campus. Sixteen schools participated in the first part of the SWW performing field work and evaluating water quality parameters.  About 150 students from nine schools were able to participate in the second part which is the Student Summit.

For the Student Summit, classrooms present their results from the stage and also prepare a table top display. Their oral presentations are evaluated by a panel of judges who work in environmental or educational fields. Teachers evaluate the table top displays. Students also attend workshops exploring professions in environmental science. Speakers represented the Toledo Zoo, Metroparks of the Toledo Area, and the Ohio EPA emergency response team.

The keynote speaker for the 2014 Student Summit was Tom Henry, a Blade reporter specializing in environmental issues.  The emcee was Jim Blue, a managing editor at WNWO NBC 24.

 

Westside Montessori based their presentation on The Magic School Bus

Oral Presentations :

Overall Best Presentation

Westside Montessori

Class of Mary Brandon

Most Informative Presentation

Bowsher High School
Class of Tim Leonard

Most Creative Presentation

Sylvania Northview

Class of Michelle Bogue

Sylvania Northview team member accepts her class award.

Table Top Displays:

Overall Best Display

Sylvania Northview

Class of Michelle Bogue

Most Informative Display

Eastwood Middle School

Class of Diane Schwartz

Most Creative Display

Westside Montessori

Class of Mary Brandon

The Student Watershed Watch is supported by government and business sponsors. This support provides training for the teachers, testing supplies, and tools. Sponsorship also enables TMACOG to host the summit and maintain webpages which post the student research.

Teachers and TMACOG extend appreciation to the City of Toledo, Lucas County Storm Water Utility, Chrysler, First Solar, GM, Toledo Refining Company, Perstorp, and BP-Husky Refining. 

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