Curriculum, Videos, Posters,
& Maps
Give Water a Second Chance … Re-Cycle It! (5th grade)
Science activity booklet 
This colorful, 16-page booklet teaches students how water is recycled and
why water recycling is important. Jam-packed with cool graphics and activities,
this consumable booklet will keep your students thoroughly engaged.
Cost: FREE
Quantity: One per student
To Order: Fill out the request form
(choose PDF
or Word).
Quantities are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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History Video Series (3rd-4th grade)
Video series in VHS or DVD
This video
series will wet your students' thirst for knowledge about local and state history:
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San Diego County: History and Growth - Third Grade
In this short video, historical photos are woven into a story designed to motivate
third grade students to learn more about the communities in which they live.
Students learn that water played a major role in the development of San Diego,
and that contributions of people of all races have helped to shape San Diego's
unique history.
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California: A Changing State - Fourth Grade
This video series follows the adventures of five students as they explore the
history and geography of California. Through the use of special effects, their
stories are told in five short videos, each addressing a different era. The
videos also show how water played a key role in the development of California.
Cost: FREE
Quantity:
One per school
To Order: Each school in the county
was provided with a copy of each video in 2007. If your school has not received
a copy or if your copy has been misplaced, contact Ivan Golakoff at 858-522-6719
or igolakoff@sdcwa.org.
Geography of Water (4th-8th grade)
Map study curriculum
 Featuring California’s geography, this unit
contains seven mapping activities that lead to a better understanding of the
role water has played in California’s development. Topics include: elevations,
physical features, precipitation, population, industry & agriculture, moving
and using California’s water, and San Diego’s geography with local
water perspectives.
Cost: FREE
Quantity: One per teacher
To Order: Fill out the request
form (choose PDF
or Word).
San
Diego: World in Harmony (7th-12th grade)
Environmental curriculum
This multi-agency effort is the most comprehensive environmental curriculum
ever produced for this region. It earned an A rating from the State Department
of Education. Through a series of multi-disciplinary activities, the curriculum
addresses 15 environmental issues and offers 75 hands-on activities in science,
social studies, math, language arts, and history.
Cost:
FREE
Quantity: One
per teacher
To Order: Fill out the request
form (choose PDF
or Word).
Assorted Videos (K-12th grade)
The Metropolitan Water District, of which the San
Diego County Water Authority is a member, has a great selection of videos available
for loan. For a complete list, visit MWD’s website at www.mwdh2o.com
and click on the link under “Education.” Then click on “Teacher
Resources.” Next click on “Resources.” Lastly, click on “Video
Tapes.”
Cost: Videos are loaned out for
free, you pay return postage
Quantity: Up to 2 videos at a
time
To Order: Contact Metropolitan
Water District “Education Programs” at 213-217- 6926 or rdonnelly@mwdh2o.com.
Posters,
Maps, & Booklets (K-12th grade)
Don’t miss out on these freebies! For a list of available items, visit
Metropolitan Water District’s website at www.mwdh2o.com
and click on the link under “Education.” Then click on “Teacher
Resources.” Next click on “Resources.” Lastly, choose a link
in the “Educational Materials” section.
Cost:
FREE
Quantity: One per teacher or a
class set, depending on item
To Order: Contact Metropolitan Water District “Education
Programs” at 213-217- 6926 or rdonnelly@mwdh2o.com.
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