WRI Curriculum Resources

Place-based study of the Hudson River Estuary Watershed help students meet learning standards while building connections to their location environment. The Hudson River Estuary Program has created interdisciplinary lessons that use the river to build understandings and skills. These lessons and activities are intended for students of all ages ranging from Kindergarten through High School, and include resources from partnered groups in the region.

  • Virtual River Curriculum: online lesson plans and activities to explore the Hudson River Estuary Watershed from our distance learning locations.
  • Lesson Plans: from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Hudson River Estuary Program. 

Curriculum Topics

Migratory Fish

Water & Watersheds

Plant & Animal Interactions

Weather & Climate