Education Center

Water education resources are abundant and often free on the Internet. For kids, water themed games, activities, materials and videos are available from the USEPA, USGS and other water-related agencies. Teacher resources are plentiful as well – many local and statewide agencies offer free water education materials, in-class presentations, assemblies and resources for San Joaquin County educators.

FOR KIDS (AND TEACHERS):

USEPA’s Water Kids offers water related projects, art, experiments, interactive games and activities for grades K-12:
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Visit “Water - Use It Wisely” to play water themed games and access free materials:
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Information and activities for kids and teachers from the USGS Water Science School:
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Interactive games and materials for kids and teachers from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:
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The University of Colorado produced this water cycle video for grades 3-12:
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Bill Nye the Science Guy on the water cycle:
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RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS:

The Stockton Area Water Suppliers (SAWS) Alliance offers free, standards-based, in-class water presentations and school-wide assemblies to all Stockton area schools. On-line brochure:
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The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) network provides educators with access to high quality, standards based environmental education. Regional resources are available:
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The California Department of Water Resources offers water education materials, including activity and coloring books, videos, and maps for teachers at no charge. View the on-line catalog:
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The Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) is a free, state-sponsored K-12 curriculum that teaches science and history-social science standards through an environmental lens. High quality, downloadable materials are available on-line at no charge:
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