Kids and Teachers
Teaching Tools and Resources for Teachers
Water – Use It Wisely believes that it is important to teach children early about water conservation so they can build smart habits that will last a lifetime. Our favorite lesson plans, curriculum, and other teacher resources can be found below.
Lesson Plans/Curriculum
Arizona Project WET
WET=Water Education for Teachers: a perfect resource from the University of Arizona.
Arizona Water Story
A great tale about water in Arizona can be found at the SRP site.
H2O For Kids Educational Game for Elementary Students
H2O for Kids consists of three lessons, each designed for specific grades. The teacher’s guides include discussion questions, activities, modeling, crosscutting concepts, videos and more from CAP.
H2O4U Educational Game for Middle & High School Students
Tap into these online games to learn more about Arizona’s water supplies from CAP.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
This curriculum from the Irrigation Association focuses on grades three through five. It includes the benefits of irrigation, including agriculture, landscape, and its history.
All About Water Teaching Tools & Resources
It’s all about water at The Water Project.
Water Science School
Brush up on all of your water topics at this U.S. Geological Survey site.
Discover Data Science
Problem-solving the water crisis with data science (best for high school and college students)
Activities & Resources
Kids Water Tips
Find kid-friendly tips on ways to save water. You can even print out the tips and post them around the classroom!
School Water Audit Program (SWAP)
SWAP water waste for water efficiency with Arizona Project WET.
Drinking Water Activities
The EPA provides activities and resources for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12 focusing on topics such as drinking water, where water comes from, and watersheds.
Bear Essential News
This monthly Arizona newspaper, offered in print and online, is designed to educate, enrich, entertain, and encourage creativity. Each issue often includes stories about science, natural history, or the environment.
Girl Scouts Water Conservation Patch
Float this idea by your troop with info at the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association site.
Test Your Groundwater Knowledge
Learn all about groundwater and how to keep our water clean with The Groundwater Foundation.
Arizona Water Blueprint
The Arizona Water Blueprint is a data-rich, interactive map of Arizona’s water resources and infrastructure. Find Story Maps as well as resources about critical habitats and more.
DON’T MISS OUR TIP TANK GAME FOR KIDS THAT HELPS TO TEACH ABOUT WATER CONSERVATION!
Curriculum and Program Resources from Our Partners
Many of our Water—Use It Wisely partners offer A+ curriculum and resources for teachers and educators. Find programs about specific Arizona water issues including concepts on water resources, water quality, water treatment, and water conservation. Here are the CliffsNotes of what you’ll find:
- Water Festivals
- Teacher Professional Development
- School Presentation
- Project WET
- Puppet or Magic Shows
- Water Curriculum and Activity Books
- Tours: Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens, Specialty Water Demonstrations.
ADWR – Arizona Department of Water Resources
Contact: Némesis Ortiz-Declet, Drought & Conservation Coordinator, (602) 771-0244
City of Avondale, AZ
Contact: Esmie Avila, Water Resource Analyst (623) 333-4400
City of Buckeye, AZ
Contact: Elsa Varela, Water Education & Conservation Specialist (623) 349-6145
CAP – Central Arizona Project
Contact: Kelli Ramirez, External Communications Representative, 623-869-2135
City of Chandler, AZ
Contact: Deina Burns, Conservation Coordinator, (480) 782-3580
City of El Mirage, AZ
Contact: Derek Castaneda, Environmental Compliance Coordinator, (623) 876-4252
Global Water Resources, Inc.
Contact: Marcy Mullins, Environmental Resources-Compliance Specialist, (520) 257-3959
City of Mesa, AZ
Contact: Becky Zusy, Conservation Coordinator, (480) 644-3058
City of Peoria, AZ
Contact: City of Peoria Environmental Division, (623) 773-7561
City of Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Gina Conrow, Water Resource Specialist, (602) 256-4262
Town of Queen Creek, AZ
Contact: Connie Speelman, Water Conservation Specialist, (480) 358-3455
SRP – Salt River Project
Contact: Kevin Rolfe, Representative Community Outreach Senior, (602) 236-2798
City of Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: City of Scottsdale Water Conservation Office, (480) 312-5650
City of Surprise, AZ
Contact: City of Surprise Water Conservation, (623) 222-7135
City of Tempe, AZ
Contact: Tina Sleeper, Water Conservation Coordinator, (480) 350-2668