Valley Water

Join Valley Water’s Education Outreach team every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for “Wonders of Water Wednesdays” (WOWW), our engaging, virtual, water science program!

Each week we will have a different interactive program. Invite your family and friends to join us, as we have fun learning about water together!

*The link to join the meeting will be emailed to you, if you do not receive an email please check your spam folder.*

-Valley Water Education Outreach Team

Here is the upcoming schedule:

Suggested age group- 4th-6th grade

November 10th - Hidden Water

This interactive program explores the concept of a water footprint as students learn about the difference between direct and indirect water use. Through interactive games, students investigate how much water it takes to make many of the products they use every day and look at various menus to calculate the water used to create the food that we eat.

November 17th - Watershed Maps

Watershed Maps is a hands-on activity where students make a 3D map that demonstrates and defines the concepts of watersheds, and point and non-point source pollution. Using just a piece of paper, markers, and a touch of water, students will follow along and create their own working model of a watershed. (Materials required – paper, washable markers, water, plate).

December 1st - Discover California Water

Beginning with an exploration of our State’s water supply system, students learn about Santa Clara County’s water supply as they play an interactive game that tests their knowledge of water science and California’s complex system of aqueducts, reservoirs, and water infrastructure.

December 8th - Plastic Voyages

After a brief presentation exploring the global issue of plastic waste, students will put their knowledge to the test during an interactive game. Using common items from their own homes, students will identify sources of marine debris, describe the potential effects of plastic waste on aquatic wildlife and habitat, and brainstorm specific actions we can all take to remedy the problem.

December 15th - H20 On the Go

Students take a journey through the water cycle as they explore the interaction between the natural water cycle and the human-constructed water cycle. During an interactive game, students will experience one of the many pathways that water takes as it cycles through the environment. The program ends with a discussion about the ways that humans impact water and how we can act as stewards of our environment

Suggested age group- K-3rd grade

January 12th - A Creek Story

Have you ever thought about the different ways that water gets used every day? During our Creek Story activity students will hear about a creek and see the effects that the community has on its water supply. After the activity we will brainstorm ways to conserve water every day so that there is enough for people, plants and animals too.

January 19th - The Little Blue Hen: A Conservation Story

The Little Blue Hen is inspired by “The Little Red Hen” story and tells the tale of the Little Blue Hen as she learns to conserve water every day. Told in the style of a storybook and with opportunities to join in, students will learn fun ways that they can help conserve water in their homes.

January 26th - The Three Little Pigs and the Bad Weather Wolf

In our version of the classic story, students follow along as the Three Little Pigs take on a new foe – The Big Bad Weather Wolf. The tale focuses on the problems that can be caused by flooding and the importance of being prepared for emergencies by making an emergency plan and packing an emergency backpack.

February 2nd - Water Cycle Boogie

Students will learn how water travels around the planet as they sing the Water Cycle Boogie. As they take their journey, they will each draw a diagram that represents the different stages of the water cycle. (materials required: one sheet of paper, pencil or pen.

February 9th - Steelhead Life Cycle

Students will learn about the amazing life cycle of steelhead trout and explore the habitats they depend on as they journey from Santa Clara County’s creeks to the Pacific Ocean, and back again! We will play a matching game and think of ways that we can all work together to protect the habitats and water that Steelhead trout depend on.