3rd-5th Grade

3rd-5th Grade

Valley Water Education Programs for 3rd - 5th grade. 

All program durations vary from: 45 - 60 minute

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Recommended Programs (View our full list of programs and descriptions):

Watershed Maps

Students create a 3-D model using a piece of paper and map and identify the types of landforms and bodies of water that we find in Santa Clara County. After identifying mountains and valleys, creeks, rivers, and bays, we will brainstorm ways to protect our watersheds and conserve water daily.

Program delivery options: in-classroom

The Steelhead Journey 

Students follow the incredible journey of a steelhead trout as it travels from Santa Clara County to the Pacific Ocean and back. Through an interactive board game, students navigate the stages of a steelhead's life cycle and the challenges they face along the way. 

Program delivery options: in-classroom

What A Cycle!

Students experience the various ways water moves within the natural water cycle by playing a game where they become water molecules and travel through parts of the overall water cycle. The program includes a discussion about water conservation and how we can act as stewards of our environment.

Program delivery options: in-classroom

Plastic Voyages

After a brief presentation exploring the global issue of plastic waste, students participate in an interactive activity. Using common items from their lives, students will identify sources of marine debris, describe the potential effects of plastic waste on aquatic wildlife and their habitats, and brainstorm specific actions we can take to remedy the problem.

Program delivery options: in-classroom

Hidden Water

This interactive program explores the concept of a water footprint as students learn about the difference between direct and indirect water use. Through interactive games, students investigate how much water it takes to make many of the products we use daily and analyze various menus to calculate the water used to create the foods we eat.

Program delivery options: in-classroom

The Water We Share 

This is an engaging youth activity aimed at empowering students to advocate for access to purified water in their community. Participants will learn about water sources in Santa Clara County, and creatively develop posters that are designed to share their knowledge about purified water. 

Program delivery options: in-classroom, virtual