The fourth in a series of five education books for 4th and 5th grades is now available from the California Water Awareness Campaign. The completed series will create a comprehensive look at the workings of the water industry within California's infrastructure. Correlations of these lessons to the California State Subject Area Standards are found in the book.

The books are $2 each or $6 for the set of four for water agencies, water districts and other campaign contributors and are free to teachers.

Students will learn about California water sources, including surface water, groundwater and regional differences in rainfall. Lessons include information on water distribution, water demand and water conservation. Book #1 contains four lessons, teacher information and worksheet masters.

Book #2 takes a more in-depth look at surface and groundwater and the role reservoirs, canals and aqueducts play in California's water supply. The groundwater section includes lessons on underground storage, groundwater recharge and a diagram on groundwater basin. There is also a lesson on stretching the water supply that teaches students the things we can do to make our water supplies last longer. Book #2 contains lessons, teacher information and worksheet masters.

Book #3 specifically covers water use in California,

explaining how water supplies are divided among urban users, the

environment and agriculture. It shows the difference in water use among

regions, such as why certain regions of the state allocate more water to

the environment, agriculture or urban use more than others.

Water conservation is an important part of California's water supply picture. How can we continue to support a growing population, grow food and restore and protect the environment with a limited supply of water? The fourth educational book explores water conservation and the problems and solutions faced by farms, homes, businesses and the environment.

Book 5, our newest book, covers water quality with a special emphasis on pollution and what individuals can do to protect the cleanliness of our water supply. Students will learn about a variety of methods that keep our water clean from this informative book.

Lesson plans in all books meet the teaching standards for science curriculum at the grade school level.

Contact the Water Awareness Campaign via phone or e-mail to receive a sample copy or to order quantities.

916/325-2596 or cwac@acwa.com

Download free educational materials from the California Water Awareness Campaign. The materials are part of the Campaign's Water Education Kit. The curriculum in the kit covers literature, art, science, math and social studies for grades K-6. Use these exciting materials and activities to help teach students about the sources, nature, importance and wise use of California's water. For more information about the Campaign's educational materials, contact us via e-mail or by telephone at 916-325-2596.