WATER is a valuable resource that must be conserved and protected. This enviornmental category, linked with all of the other categories helps sustain our environment. Students are encouraged to investigate all aspects of water by incorporating classroom subjects, content standards, real world information, and youth group badge or patch requirements. The integrated projects, partnership collaboratons and community service help improve the community and world!
WATER PROJECTS
"OUTSTANDING WATER PROJECT
2009 ENVIRONMENT FAIR WINNER
MS. BRISLEN’S CLASSROOM
PARTNER: SURFRIDER FOUNDATION AND OCEAN INSTITUTE
Del Obispo Elementary School – San Juan Capistrano, California
Capistrano Unified School District
Ms Brislen’s 34 Title I students answered the question "Is the San Juan Creek responsible for polluting Doheny Beach?" Students tested the water for bacteria levels and picked up trash throughout the year. The students asked the question “If the San Juan Creek is not responsible then who or what is?” Maybe it is a combination of factors. The students found out! They worked closely with The South Orange County Surfrider Chapter as well as The Ocean Institute located in the Dana Point harbor. Students made regular trips to the harbor, investigated information online, and participated in the monthly Eco-Quiz and activities. They created Power Point Presentations, videos, reports, and graphs analyzing their data. All of the student files are posted on their web page.
2008 ENVIRNMENT FAIR WINNER
SAN ONOFRE KINDERGARTEN TIDE POOL PROJECT
PARTNER: CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK
WATER PARTNERS
Urban Water Research Center - University of California, Irvine
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Tennessee Aquarium
WATER LESSONS
Possible student investigations
1. Lakes and Streams
2. Rivers
3. Oceans
4. Tidepools
5. Bottled Water and Tap Water Click here to see example
6. Canals and Deltas
7. Water Quality
8. Water Recreation
9. Port Cities
10.Powerful Water
11.Hydroelectric Power
12.Water Conservation