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1. May 2010

Hi WetKids - Thanks so much for linking to this survey. We want to know what you've learned this school year from the WetKids team and events. Please share all that you can with us so we can make this program even better!
Thanks so much - Dr. Julie Cwikla

1. Name

Name

2. School

School

3. Grade

Grade

4. Can you recall a specific kind of scientific investigation that you learned about during your WetKids experiences?

Can you recall a specific kind of scientific investigation that you learned about during your WetKids experiences?

5. What was the most interesting scientific topic that you learned about this year?

What was the most interesting scientific topic that you learned about this year?

6. If you were a Wetland Scientist, what types of scientific topics and questions would you like to study and why?

If you were a Wetland Scientist, what types of scientific topics and questions would you like to study and why?

7. Can you name at least one thing that wetlands provide or do for people?

Can you name at least one thing that wetlands provide or do for people?

8. Can you name at least one thing that wetlands provide or do for ANIMALS?

Can you name at least one thing that wetlands provide or do for ANIMALS?

9. What is your favorite group of animals OR plants and can you name one species that depends on wetlands as its main habitat?

What is your favorite group of animals OR plants and can you name one species that depends on wetlands as its main habitat?

10. Why is water quality important to aquatic animals such as fishes?

Why is water quality important to aquatic animals such as fishes? a) helps them to "breath" and get oxygen

b) provides food

c) helps them grow

11. Can you recall a specific measurement of water quality that scientists use?

Can you recall a specific measurement of water quality that scientists use? a) dissolved oxygen

b) pH

c) temperature

d) all of the above

12. Can you explain the measurement we call salinity?

Can you explain the measurement we call salinity?

13. Can you name a common activity that you do every day at home that involves the use of water that can have a negative impact on the general water quality in our community?

Can you name a common activity that you do every day at home that involves the use of water that can have a negative impact on the general water quality in our community?

14. Can you name at least one thing that you can do to help reduce the impact of your activities on the environment?

Can you name at least one thing that you can do to help reduce the impact of your activities on the environment?

15. Can you list at least three kinds of common items found in your garbage can at home that can be recycled or kept out of the landfills in some way?

Can you list at least three kinds of common items found in your garbage can at home that can be recycled or kept out of the landfills in some way?

16. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?

17. Do you know anyone with this type of job? If so, who?

Do you know anyone with this type of job? If so, who?

18. How likely do you think it is that you will have that sort of job when you grow up?

How likely do you think it is that you will have that sort of job when you grow up? Very Unlikely

Unlikely

Not sure

Likely

Very Likely

19. What kind of jobs have you become interested in as a result of Project WetKids?

What kind of jobs have you become interested in as a result of Project WetKids?

20. Was there anyone you met during a WetKids event (other than your
teachers) who inspired you?

Was there anyone you met during a WetKids event (other than your teachers) who inspired you?

21. If so, who was it and how did s/he inspire you?

If so, who was it and how did s/he inspire you?

22. How much do you know about science compared to last year?

How much do you know about science compared to last year? The same

A little more

A lot more

23. How much do you know about science jobs/careers compared to last year?

How much do you know about science jobs/careers compared to last year? The same

A little more

A lot more

24. How good are you at working with scientific equipment compared to last year?

How good are you at working with scientific equipment compared to last year? Just as good

A little better

Much better

25. Compared to last year, how much time do you spend reading about or taking part in ways to help the environment?

Compared to last year, how much time do you spend reading about or taking part in ways to help the environment? Much less

A little less

The same

A little more

Much more

26. Science is useful in helping to solve the problems of everyday life.

Science is useful in helping to solve the problems of everyday life. Strongly disagree

Disagree

Not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

27. The government should spend more money on scientific research.

The government should spend more money on scientific research. Strongly disagree

Disagree

Not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

28. Overall, how would you describe the WetKids activities this year?

Overall, how would you describe the WetKids activities this year? Very boring

Boring

Not sure

Interesting

Very Interesting

29. For the following questions,
1= Not at all; 2 = Almost none; 3 = A little; 4 = Some; 5 = A great deal
How much would each of the following help you get the job you want when you grow up?

	1= Not at all	2 = Almost none	3 = A little	4 = Some	5 = A great deal
-working hard	*For the following questions, 1= Not at all; 2 = Almost none; 3 = A little; 4 = Some; 5 = A great deal How much would each of the following help you get the job you want when you grow up? -working hard 1= Not at all	-working hard 2 = Almost none	-working hard 3 = A little	-working hard 4 = Some	-working hard 5 = A great deal
-being attractive	-being attractive 1= Not at all	-being attractive 2 = Almost none	-being attractive 3 = A little	-being attractive 4 = Some	-being attractive 5 = A great deal
-being talented	-being talented 1= Not at all	-being talented 2 = Almost none	-being talented 3 = A little	-being talented 4 = Some	-being talented 5 = A great deal
-coming from a wealthy family	-coming from a wealthy family 1= Not at all	-coming from a wealthy family 2 = Almost none	-coming from a wealthy family 3 = A little	-coming from a wealthy family 4 = Some	-coming from a wealthy family 5 = A great deal
-gaining experience with that job	-gaining experience with that job 1= Not at all	-gaining experience with that job 2 = Almost none	-gaining experience with that job 3 = A little	-gaining experience with that job 4 = Some	-gaining experience with that job 5 = A great deal
-taking science classes	-taking science classes 1= Not at all	-taking science classes 2 = Almost none	-taking science classes 3 = A little	-taking science classes 4 = Some	-taking science classes 5 = A great deal
-taking math classes	-taking math classes 1= Not at all	-taking math classes 2 = Almost none	-taking math classes 3 = A little	-taking math classes 4 = Some	-taking math classes 5 = A great deal
-taking classes that will help me develop my writing skills	-taking classes that will help me develop my writing skills 1= Not at all	-taking classes that will help me develop my writing skills 2 = Almost none	-taking classes that will help me develop my writing skills 3 = A little	-taking classes that will help me develop my writing skills 4 = Some	-taking classes that will help me develop my writing skills 5 = A great deal
-taking history classes	-taking history classes 1= Not at all	-taking history classes 2 = Almost none	-taking history classes 3 = A little	-taking history classes 4 = Some	-taking history classes 5 = A great deal
-taking geography classes	-taking geography classes 1= Not at all	-taking geography classes 2 = Almost none	-taking geography classes 3 = A little	-taking geography classes 4 = Some	-taking geography classes 5 = A great deal
-taking social studies classes	-taking social studies classes 1= Not at all	-taking social studies classes 2 = Almost none	-taking social studies classes 3 = A little	-taking social studies classes 4 = Some	-taking social studies classes 5 = A great deal

30. Which of the following best describes what you would like to do at age 16?

Which of the following best describes what you would like to do at age 16? Stay in school

Drop-out of school and get a job

Something else

Other (please specify)

31. Which of the following best describes what you would like to do when you graduate from high school? (Circle One)

Which of the following best describes what you would like to do when you graduate from high school? (Circle One) Go to college

Get a job

Something else (please describe

Other (please specify)

32. For the following questions,
1 = Very Unlikely; 2 = Unlikely; 3 = Not Sure;; 4 = Likely; 5 = Very Likely
How likely is it that someone like you can become a

	1 = Very Unlikely	2 = Unlikely	3 = Not Sure	4 = Likely	5 = Very Likely
PHYSICIAN (DOCTOR)	*For the following questions, 1 = Very Unlikely; 2 = Unlikely; 3 = Not Sure;; 4 = Likely; 5 = Very Likely How likely is it that someone like you can become a PHYSICIAN (DOCTOR) 1 = Very Unlikely	PHYSICIAN (DOCTOR) 2 = Unlikely	PHYSICIAN (DOCTOR) 3 = Not Sure	PHYSICIAN (DOCTOR) 4 = Likely	PHYSICIAN (DOCTOR) 5 = Very Likely
POLICE OFFICER	POLICE OFFICER 1 = Very Unlikely	POLICE OFFICER 2 = Unlikely	POLICE OFFICER 3 = Not Sure	POLICE OFFICER 4 = Likely	POLICE OFFICER 5 = Very Likely
SCIENTIST	SCIENTIST 1 = Very Unlikely	SCIENTIST 2 = Unlikely	SCIENTIST 3 = Not Sure	SCIENTIST 4 = Likely	SCIENTIST 5 = Very Likely
CARPENTER	CARPENTER 1 = Very Unlikely	CARPENTER 2 = Unlikely	CARPENTER 3 = Not Sure	CARPENTER 4 = Likely	CARPENTER 5 = Very Likely
ACCOUNTANT	ACCOUNTANT 1 = Very Unlikely	ACCOUNTANT 2 = Unlikely	ACCOUNTANT 3 = Not Sure	ACCOUNTANT 4 = Likely	ACCOUNTANT 5 = Very Likely
SECRETARY	SECRETARY 1 = Very Unlikely	SECRETARY 2 = Unlikely	SECRETARY 3 = Not Sure	SECRETARY 4 = Likely	SECRETARY 5 = Very Likely
NURSE	NURSE 1 = Very Unlikely	NURSE 2 = Unlikely	NURSE 3 = Not Sure	NURSE 4 = Likely	NURSE 5 = Very Likely
TEACHER	TEACHER 1 = Very Unlikely	TEACHER 2 = Unlikely	TEACHER 3 = Not Sure	TEACHER 4 = Likely	TEACHER 5 = Very Likely
SALESPERSON	SALESPERSON 1 = Very Unlikely	SALESPERSON 2 = Unlikely	SALESPERSON 3 = Not Sure	SALESPERSON 4 = Likely	SALESPERSON 5 = Very Likely
TRUCK DRIVER	TRUCK DRIVER 1 = Very Unlikely	TRUCK DRIVER 2 = Unlikely	TRUCK DRIVER 3 = Not Sure	TRUCK DRIVER 4 = Likely	TRUCK DRIVER 5 = Very Likely
ARTIST	ARTIST 1 = Very Unlikely	ARTIST 2 = Unlikely	ARTIST 3 = Not Sure	ARTIST 4 = Likely	ARTIST 5 = Very Likely
FARMER	FARMER 1 = Very Unlikely	FARMER 2 = Unlikely	FARMER 3 = Not Sure	FARMER 4 = Likely	FARMER 5 = Very Likely
SOLDIER	SOLDIER 1 = Very Unlikely	SOLDIER 2 = Unlikely	SOLDIER 3 = Not Sure	SOLDIER 4 = Likely	SOLDIER 5 = Very Likely
SINGER	SINGER 1 = Very Unlikely	SINGER 2 = Unlikely	SINGER 3 = Not Sure	SINGER 4 = Likely	SINGER 5 = Very Likely
ACTOR	ACTOR 1 = Very Unlikely	ACTOR 2 = Unlikely	ACTOR 3 = Not Sure	ACTOR 4 = Likely	ACTOR 5 = Very Likely
BUSINESS PERSON	BUSINESS PERSON 1 = Very Unlikely	BUSINESS PERSON 2 = Unlikely	BUSINESS PERSON 3 = Not Sure	BUSINESS PERSON 4 = Likely	BUSINESS PERSON 5 = Very Likely
ASTRONAUT	ASTRONAUT 1 = Very Unlikely	ASTRONAUT 2 = Unlikely	ASTRONAUT 3 = Not Sure	ASTRONAUT 4 = Likely	ASTRONAUT 5 = Very Likely
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES	PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1 = Very Unlikely	PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 2 = Unlikely	PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 3 = Not Sure	PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 4 = Likely	PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 5 = Very Likely

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Returning Wetkids 2010Exit this survey

1. May 2010

1. Name

2. School

3. Grade

4. Can you recall a specific kind of scientific investigation that you learned about during your WetKids experiences?

5. What was the most interesting scientific topic that you learned about this year?

6. If you were a Wetland Scientist, what types of scientific topics and questions would you like to study and why?

7. Can you name at least one thing that wetlands provide or do for people?

8. Can you name at least one thing that wetlands provide or do for ANIMALS?

9. What is your favorite group of animals OR plants and can you name one species that depends on wetlands as its main habitat?

10. Why is water quality important to aquatic animals such as fishes?

11. Can you recall a specific measurement of water quality that scientists use?

12. Can you explain the measurement we call salinity?

13. Can you name a common activity that you do every day at home that involves the use of water that can have a negative impact on the general water quality in our community?

14. Can you name at least one thing that you can do to help reduce the impact of your activities on the environment?

15. Can you list at least three kinds of common items found in your garbage can at home that can be recycled or kept out of the landfills in some way?

16. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?

17. Do you know anyone with this type of job? If so, who?

18. How likely do you think it is that you will have that sort of job when you grow up?

19. What kind of jobs have you become interested in as a result of Project WetKids?

20. Was there anyone you met during a WetKids event (other than yourteachers) who inspired you?

21. If so, who was it and how did s/he inspire you?

22. How much do you know about science compared to last year?

23. How much do you know about science jobs/careers compared to last year?

24. How good are you at working with scientific equipment compared to last year?

25. Compared to last year, how much time do you spend reading about or taking part in ways to help the environment?

26. Science is useful in helping to solve the problems of everyday life.

27. The government should spend more money on scientific research.

28. Overall, how would you describe the WetKids activities this year?

29. For the following questions, 1= Not at all; 2 = Almost none; 3 = A little; 4 = Some; 5 = A great dealHow much would each of the following help you get the job you want when you grow up?

30. Which of the following best describes what you would like to do at age 16?

31. Which of the following best describes what you would like to do when you graduate from high school? (Circle One)

32. For the following questions, 1 = Very Unlikely; 2 = Unlikely; 3 = Not Sure;; 4 = Likely; 5 = Very Likely How likely is it that someone like you can become a

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20. Was there anyone you met during a WetKids event (other than your
teachers) who inspired you?

29. For the following questions,
1= Not at all; 2 = Almost none; 3 = A little; 4 = Some; 5 = A great deal
How much would each of the following help you get the job you want when you grow up?

32. For the following questions,
1 = Very Unlikely; 2 = Unlikely; 3 = Not Sure;; 4 = Likely; 5 = Very Likely
How likely is it that someone like you can become a