This page contains free downloads of educational packets and activities for students and educators. If you would like any of these resources in an alternative format that would integrate with your teaching platform better, just email us, we're happy to help adapt our resources to best meet your students' needs. To order free printed copies, use the order form on the DEMLR Publications page. *Some of the physical copies may be different versions, but are still relevant, as we work on clearing inventory*
We are available to come to your classroom or non-formal education center, with or without the Enviroscape, to teach about erosion, sedimentation, and water pollution. We can also work with you to create/edit an activity or presentation to best meet your students' needs. Just email us to inquire or schedule a free in-person or virtual visit!
Educators can also access free online resources from other DEQ sections, including geology, air quality, and water quality on our DEQ Environmental Education Page.
Curriculums, Activities, and Resources
2026 Edition
An updated curriculum featuring a career-focused, graphic novel-style program that teaches students about erosion and sediment control, as well as the environmental professionals who help protect North Carolina's natural resources. This curriculum will be correlated to the 3rd grade NC Science Standards (2023). But depending on the topic being learned in the classroom some of the activities in this set can also be used at other grade levels.
- Erosion Patrol Teacher Guidebook
- Erosion Patrol Student Workbook / Field Notebook
- The Erosion Patrol and the Case of the Missing Roots Comic Book - Written and Illustrated by Caitlyn Heney, NCDEQ Sediment & Education Outreach Intern
2026 Edition
This updated curriculum features a career-focused, graphic novel-style program that teaches students about erosion and sediment control, as well as the environmental professionals who help protect North Carolina's natural resources. This curriculum has been correlated to the 4th grade NC Science Standards (2023). But depending on the topic being learned in the classroom some of the activities in this set can also be used at other grade levels.
- Erosion Patrol Teacher Guidebook
- Erosion Patrol Student Workbook / Field Notebook
- The Erosion Patrol and the Mystery Sediment Plume Comic Book - Written and Illustrated by Caitlyn Heney, NCDEQ Sediment & Education Outreach Intern
- Erosion Patrol Team Career Printables
- Erosion Patrol Poster
- Erosion Patrol Showdown - a PowerPoint content review game
Erosion and sedimentation activity set for the middle school curriculum.
Erosion and Sedimentation Word Search
Erosion and Sedimentation Word Search - Answer Key
Erosion and Sedimentation Vocabulary List Online Study/Activity Set
Sediment Jar Activity Sheet & Lesson
Determine the soil type of a soil sample using a jar, some water, and the soil texture triangle. Perfect for 6th graders learning about soil types.
Pair the Sediment Jar Activity with the USDA's Guide to Soil Texture by Feel Flowchart as another method to determine soil type.
Where Will My Seed Grow Booklet (Black & White)
Printing Instructions: In Adobe PDF's print menu select the 'Booklet' option and print on both sides
Old activities that have been archived because they aren't aligned to the current North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
The 1990 Erosion Patrol Packet was originally correlated to the 3rd-grade curriculum and updated in 2018 to be available digitally.
Wildlife in NC Magazine Excerpt and Activity: Riparian Zones and Buffers (PDF)