Let our Environmental Educators introduce your students to the wonders of the environment. We bring the materials and present lessons in recycling, natural resources, water quality and much more. You can select one or a series of sessions, each building upon previous lessons. All presentations are free of charge.

Water Resources Presentations:

• Water In, Water Out (Grades 2 - 12)
• Watersheds and You (Grades 4 - 12)
• Water We Doing? (Grades 2 - 12)
• Water Quality Monitoring (Grades 4 - 12)

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Water In, Water Out (Grades 2 - 12):

The first of a four-part water series, this lesson teaches students where drinking water comes from. Students create dirty water and follow its path through a water treatment process for safe release back into the environment. Water conservation is also discussed. We recommend students have a basic understanding of the water cycle before this lesson is taught.

Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2

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Watersheds and You (Grades 2 - 12):

The second water presentation shows students how humans have changed the natural hydrology on the landscape. Students will make a simple model to learn about watershed dynamics in the Puget Sound basin. Students will see how interactions between land, water and human activities influence runoff, erosion and flooding. This presentation is a good foundation for students who are interested in monitoring, field studies, and other stewardship projects.

Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.3, 2.1

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Water We Doing? (Grades 2 - 12):

Students expand their understanding of surface-water issues in Pierce County in this third water-series class. They learn how a little water pollution, multiplied by our growing population, can threaten salmon and other wildlife in local streams, rivers, lakes and Puget Sound. Class presenters offer tips for simple things students can do to protect water resources for drinking, recreation and wildlife

Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2

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Water Quality Monitoring (Grades 4 - 12):

Hands-on activities take center stage as students learn ways to measure water quality. There are several ways to pull it all together. Option 1 and/or Option 2 are done in-class. Option 3 incorporates an off-site visit:

Option 1 (in-class) Biological Sampling:
Macroinvertebrates, aquatic bugs, can tell us a great deal about the quality of the water where they live. By viewing preserved or live samples, students learn about different adaptions, their life cycles and metamorphosis.

Option 2 (in-class) Chemical testing:
What's it mean when the water turns pink? We bring water samples and chemical tests to show students how different reactions help us evaluate water quality.

Option 3 (field work) Site Visit to local water body:
Day 1: In-class preparation for the student (incorporates Options 1 & 2).
Day 2: Collect live bugs and test water quality in the field.
Day 3: Final in-class discussion of results

Science EALRs: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1

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