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School Education
Books Available
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.
Book #1 - California's Water
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 - Water Sources
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 - Water Use
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.
Book #4: Water Use Efficiency
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: Water Quality
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
Click here for an order form
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.
Downloadable Print Activities
Lessons From the Past / Worksheet
Students learn about how water was used in everyday
life during the Gold Rush, and do an activity
to compare how much water we use in brushing our teeth today
to the amount used 150 years ago.
California Waterways Map /
Water - Bringing California a Golden Future
Students study a map
of the waterways of California and complete a worksheet
on how reservoirs are used for water distribution and recreation.
Let's Make a Salad
California produces over 50% of the nation's fruits and vegetables.
To emphasize the importance of our state's supply of water,
this activity asks the question, "How many gallons of water
does it take to make your salad?" Check out the interactive
version of this activity below!
Interactive Activities
Have fun on your journey through the following animated tutorials
and learn more about the different states, functions and sources
of water in California. Clicking on any one of the thumbnails
below will take you to the respective tutorial which are followed
by exercises.
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How Much Water Does It Take to Make a Salad?
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