Arizona Project WET (APW) develops water stewardship and STEM literacy by providing teacher professional development that evolves instructional practice and deepens content knowledge, direct student outreach that delivers or extends classroom learning, and community engagement.
Arizona Project WET incorporates the theme of water in all professional development leading to the understanding of:
- Where does our water come from?
- How do we manage our water?
- How can we effectively reuse and conserve water?
- How do we plan for water sustainability?
We Help Teachers Develop Student-driven Instruction that requires students to think critically, gaining a deeper understanding, while evaluating, prioritizing, and applying knowledge to find solutions.
Professional Development Opportunities
- Arizona Water Festival Program
- Water Scene Investigation PD and classroom visit
- Planting for a Rainy Day
Classroom Outreach Opportunities
- Groundwater – This program explores the Arizona water cycle and the surface to groundwater connection. In this 45 minute lesson student use hands on models to explore the movement of water and identify parts of the groundwater system.
- Water Scene Investigation – Students investigate and identify the cause of a calamity in the community. Student work together, finding the clues that protect lives and livelihood; solving the question, “What’s in the WATER?” before time runs out!
Volunteer Opportunities
The Arizona Water Festival brings fourth grade students to learn about the water cycle, Arizona watershed, groundwater and water sustainability. Volunteers are the heart of the Arizona Water Festival program, delivering one of our core lessons. Join us for an Arizona Water Festival, an educational field day event that instills a deeper understanding of water in the Earth system and Arizona’s water resources.
Please register here to become a volunteer at a local festival.
Upcoming PD Events & Webinars
Wonders of Wetlands Educator Workshop
Explore the enchantment of wetlands and riparian areas with Arizona Project WET, and The Rio Salado Audubon Center
SRP STEAM Academy: Foudations of Water Education
Explore new paradigms for engaging learners in relevant science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
SRP STEAM Academy: Getting Little Feet Wet
Explore new paradigms for engaging learners in relevant science, technology, engineering, art, and math
CAP Educator Academy: Exploring the Colorado River
Experience learning utilizing phenomena, cross-cutting concepts, and science and engineering practices.