Water Resources and Conservation Classroom Materials

Kids at Work in the Classroom

Free classroom materials for teachers and students

The Water Conservation Office provides a wide variety of activity books, maps, posters, and supplemental materials that can be used in the classroom. Materials are grade and age appropriate. Materials are also available in Spanish for Pre-K to 2nd grade. Each student can have their own activity book to work in and take home. Posters, stickers and videos are available for use in the classroom or shared with the school.

Curriculum materials are provided at no charge to teachers in the City of Phoenix water service area.

Classroom Materials Order Form

Would you like to order materials for your classroom? You must be a teacher within the City of Phoenix water delivery area to receive these items for free.

Materials can easily be ordered on-line and sent directly to you. If you choose to order by fax or by mail, you must print and complete the order form, then return it to the City of Phoenix Water Conservation Office, Attn: School Program, 200 W. Washington St., 9th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85003. Fax number (602) 534-4849.

Please follow the ordering instructions.

One teacher per order. Forms can be printed out blank and completed by each teacher.
Materials may be ordered for each student, unless limits are otherwise noted.
Teacher's guides will be supplied in single quantities when available.
Be sure to provide all information requested.
Materials will be mailed directly to the school for free.

Quantity	Curriculum	Name/Description
Classroom Materials for Students (order 1 per child)
		“We Wonder®—We Save Water!”: Here’s a fun way to help young children and their parents understand why conservation is so important! Age-appropriate text and activities explain the water cycle, tell how water gets to people’s homes, suggest simple ways children can help save water, and more. Pre-K-1st Grade. Online Leader’s Guide: http://preview.channing-bete.com/workbooks/93291_20D-0143-A/
		“My Book About Water” (Also available in Spanish): The lively “Energy Elephant” leads young readers through an exploration of where water comes from, how it enters and leaves the home, and all the things we use it for. A great way to teach youngsters to turn off taps, save water, and use it wisely! Pre-K-1st Grade.
		“Mi libro sobre el agua” (Also available in English): The lively “Energy Elephant” leads young readers through an exploration of where water comes from, how it enters and leaves the home, and all the things we use it for. A great way to teach youngsters to turn off taps, save water, and use it wisely! Pre-K-1st Grade
		"Let's Learn About Water; A Coloring & Activities Book": : Simple mazes, word games, and puzzles help children appreciate the need for clean, abundant supplies of water. Fun-filled book also explains the important role water companies play in meeting that need. K-3rd Grade.
		“Know What?® We Use Water Wisely!” (Spanish also available): Help children build water-conservation skills in an entertaining way! This interactive workbook features engaging graphics, age-appropriate text, and fun activities that grab kids’ attention. Young readers learn where water comes from and what they can do to keep water clean, including tips for conserving water at home and a family activity page that encourages parents to discuss water conservation with their children. 1st-3rd Grade. Leader’s Guide: http://preview.channing-bete.com/workbooks/94156_20D-0116-A/
		“Sabes qué? ¡Usamos el agua con inteligencia!” (English also available): Help children build water-conservation skills in an entertaining way! This interactive workbook features engaging graphics, age-appropriate text, and fun activities that grab kids’ attention. Young readers learn where water comes from and what they can do to keep water clean, including tips for conserving water at home and a family activity page that encourages parents to discuss water conservation with their children. 1st-3rd Grade. Leader’s Guide: http://preview.channing-bete.com/workbooks/94156_20D-0116-A/
		“Our Environment; A Coloring & Activities Book” (Spanish also available): This lively Coloring & Activities Book teaches youngsters to respect and enjoy the environment. Children are sure to have fun as they color pictures and learn about ways to protect our environment. 1st-3rd Grade
		“Sobre Nuestro medio ambiente” (English also available): This lively Coloring & Activities Book teaches youngsters to respect and enjoy the environment. Children are sure to have fun as they color pictures and learn about ways to protect our environment. 1st-3rd Grade
		"Water Conservation; A Coloring & Activities Book" : (Also available in Spanish.) (Spanish also available): This informative Coloring & Activities Book features Dewdrop® the water droplet, who guides children through the basics of water conservation with coloring pages, activities, and easy-to-read text. It describes sources of water, things children can do to help conserve water, why conservation is important, and more! 1st-3rd Grade
		"Conservacíon; A Coloring & Activities Book": (English also available): This informative Coloring & Activities Book features Dewdrop® the water droplet, who guides children through the basics of water conservation with coloring pages, activities, and easy-to-read text. It describes sources of water, things children can do to help conserve water, why conservation is important, and more! 1st-3rd Grade
		"Protecting Our Water Supplies; A Coloring & Activities Book": Here’s proof that everyone can help save water—even kids! Appealing publication teaches youngsters that water is a valuable resource and should be used wisely. Simple text and activities make learning fun. 1st-3rd Grade
		“Save Water—And Enjoy It! A Coloring & Activities Book”: If you want to get kids involved in water treatment and conservation, get them involved in this unique book. With all the puzzles, coloring pages, and other challenges, it won’t be hard! 1st-3rd Grade
		"Project WET KIDS: Discover the Waters of Arizona": What makes Arizona's water resources unique? From rivers and wetlands to groundwater and monsoons, students learn all about water and water management in a diverse state. This activity book was commissioned by the Arizona Governor's Office and the Arizona Department of Water Resources. 3rd — 6th Grades
		"Project WET KIDS: Discovering Drought": Do you know you can bank water? What are signs of drought where you live? How can you tell when there was a period of drought in Arizona? All of these questions can be answered using the activities in this colorful activity book commissioned by the Arizona Governor's Office and the Arizona Department of Water Resources. 3rd — 6th Grades
		"Project WET KIDS: Conserve Water": Do you know that it takes 10 gallons of water to produce one can of soda and 1,300 gallons for a hamburger? We live in a desert and anyone can learn to save water by being a water detective. Colorful maps, mazes, and fact sheets help guide students to understand water use and reduce water waste at home and school. 3rd — 6th Grades
		"Project WET KIDS: Discover the Colorado River": More than 40% of the water in Phoenix comes from the Colorado River. This colorful activity booklet introduces students to the Colorado watershed, and uses geography games, salinity experiments, history, reading, water management topics that teach them about a water resource that is important to their daily lives. 3rd — 6th Grades
		"Project WET KIDS: Healthy Water, Healthy People": Water quality is increasingly important to everyone, worldwide. This booklet illustrates water quality topics and issues that make them intriguing, relevant and fun through water monitoring, investigating point and nonpoint source pollution, and learning how rivers and lakes can be restored. 3rd — 6th Grades
		"Project WET KIDS: Ground Water and Springs": Many people think groundwater is a big lake underground. Students will gain a better understanding of what is a water table, why communities were developed in locations near water, and how pollution can affect an important water supply, even here in Phoenix and across Arizona. 3rd — 6th Grades
		"Let’s Learn About Energy And Protecting Our Environment; An Information & Activities Book": Puzzles and games teach preteens about our dependence on natural resources for survival—and how we get our energy from the environment. Young people learn that they can make a difference in conserving resources! 4th-6th Grade
		"Let's Learn About Using Water Wisely; An Information & Activities Book": Lively graphics and challenging puzzles and games teach students about water’s importance to life on earth, the water cycle, and how families use water in and around the home. 4th-6th Grade
		"Let's Get to Know Our Environment; An Information, Activities & Experiments Book": The Curiosity Club leads preteens through a challenging series of word games and puzzles that teach readers what an ecosystem is, and what they can do to safeguard the plants, animals, and natural resources that constitute it. 4th-6th Grade
		"Let's Learn About Wastewater Treatment; An Information & Activities Book": Friendly characters and lively games explain the origins of wastewater, primary and secondary treatment processes, sludge treatment, and how everyone can help ensure plentiful water supplies. 4th-6th Grade.
		"Aquifers: Why Are They Important" Card: Large color-illustrated postcard graphic demonstrating recharge and wells into the Phoenix aquifer, with information about the Central Arizona Project and groundwater here in the Valley. A matching wall poster is also available. 4th Grade — Adult.
(Up to 1)		"Aquifers: Why Are They Important" Matching Wall Poster: (order 1 per classroom)
		“Ground Water—Protecting Our Supplies”: In just a few minutes, readers learn how they can help protect our fragile ground water supply. This booklet offers several tips to protect and conserve water, and points readers toward additional sources of information. 7th Grade-Adult

Quantity	Curriculum	Name/Description
Materials for the Classroom (order 1 per class)
		“Mimi Mouse Learns To Save Water! DVD”: When Mimi’s dad sees her taking her dolls swimming, he helps her understand the importance of conservation by explaining where water comes from, the water cycle, and why water is so vital. Mimi does her part to protect the water supply by taking a bath with less water, making signs warning not to pour paint and some household cleaners down the drain, and alerting her teacher to a leaky faucet. Comes with 40 “Water Saver” stickers and a pad of 40 2-sided take-home activity sheets (both items also available separately) for children and their parents or other caregivers. 9:00 minutes. Pre-K-1st Grade.
		"Award Stickers": Children will be delighted with these sheets of fun stickers that include important messages about wise water use. 7 stickers per sheet, 25 sheets, 5 1/2" x 8". 1st-3rd Grade.
		"Use Water Wisely" Poster: An eye-catching poster which reminds children to think about saving water, with a teacher's guide printed on the back. 1st — 6th Grades. (1 per classroom)
		"Arizona Water Map": Large wall poster of Arizona featuring the water resources in the state and includes interesting points on water issues for our state.
(Up to 1)		"Water in Our Desert Community": An instructional resource for people who care about water and the Sonoran Desert. This activity and guide book provides students and teachers with information on Arizona's water supply, water demand and the importance of wise water management in the Desert Southwest. 6th — 9th Grades.
(Up to 1)		"Central Arizona Project Resource Guide and Map": 7th Grade — Adult.
(Up to 1)		"Phoenix Water: Past to Present": A brief look at the history and future of water in our Sonoran Desert community. 9th Grade — Adult.
(Up to 1)		"Ground Water and Surface Water: A Single Resource": A US Geological Survey guide on water resources. 9th Grade — Adult.
(Up to 1)		"Desert Waters: From Ancient Aquifers to Modern Demands": Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum publication, written by Nancy R. Laney. 9th Grade — Adult.