This instructional guide contains 19 activities and exercises designed to help teachers familiarize their students with the wetland resources of Illinois. Each activity or exercise is ready to be copied and given to students. They include: (1) making a largemouth bass model; (2) building a wetland ecosystem; (3) investigating problems that threaten wetlands; (4) working as a wetland manager; (5) visiting a wetland area; and (6) examining a fictional account taken from the journal of a young boy living and writing in modern day Illinois. The latter is recommended for all students because it provides a broad overview of Illinois' wetland heritage. Although the materials are probably best suited for students in grades 4-8, most of the activities can easily be adjusted to match the skill level of nearly every primary and secondary grade. A recommended list of appropriate exercises and portions of exercises/activities for grades K-12 and instructional strategies are included. (JN)