Teaching Resources for Water

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Region of Waterloo Thrills and Spills board game

The Be Good To Your Water program provides resources to support water education in the classroom.

The Region of Waterloo is seeking input from educators to better support water education in Waterloo Region. The survey should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Provide your input by completing our water education survey.

Involve your school

Students can:

complete a science fair project on water
use a reusable water bottle
think of ways to not waste water
share information with family and friends

Ask the school staff to:

use winter salt wisely
regularly check toilets for leaks
install a water bottle refilling station
certify as an EcoSchool

Book a free in-class presentation

for grades 1 to 8
includes teacher's resource kit
30- to 60-minute custom-tailored presentations
topics can include:
- journey of water to our taps
- where water goes after you flush
- water conservation tips
- groundwater protection

Complete this request form to book an in-class presentation.

Plan a field trip

Waterloo Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival

for grades 2 to 5
hands-on activities teach students about water
registration details on the Waterloo Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival website

Region of Waterloo Mannheim Water Treatment Plant tour

for secondary and post secondary students and adults only
technical presentation and tour
tours by registration only based on staff availability
to book a tour email Water Services or call 519-575-4400 (Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TTY): 519-575-4608)

Educational resources

Activities

Videos

Lesson plans

Careers in water

Managing water resources and providing clean drinking water to our homes involves a team of dedicated professionals. The water industry offers many challenging and rewarding careers. To learn more visit the Ontario Water Works Association website.