Educational Resources

Learning about water – where it comes from, how it is treated and how we can protect it - is an important part of a child’s education.

Teachers - We hope that these resources will make it easier for you to teach these important lessons, whether you are a teacher or parent. Your students will also enjoy visiting Water World for more fun activities.

Kids - We are so excited you want to learn more about water! You have come to the right place – we have stories, games, activities and more. Just click on the links below to enter Water World – just be careful you don’t get splashed!

If you know of a resource we should add, please contact us at PR@fairfaxwater.org.

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Grades 9-12

Build Your Own Watershed

A class activity to illustrate the basic properties of a watershed.
All Grade Levels

The Water Sourcebooks

More than 300 activities for students focusing on an introduction to water, water treatment, resources and conservation
Grades 5-8

Down the Drain

How much water do you use every day in your home? Introduces students to the topic of water use; and...
All Grade Levels

EPA Teaching Resources

Lessons and activities about drinking water, ecosystems, lakes, oceans, rivers, water pollution and watersheds.
Grades 9-12

High School Environmental Center

Information and activities about water topics, including water treatment, conservation, pollution and aquatic ecosystems.
Grades 5-8

Interactive Fun Facts Matching Game

Here’s another way to find out how much water you use – and you can play right on your computer...
Pre-K - 4th Grade

Kids Club

Learn how to care for our most important resource – water!
Grades 5-8

Kids Club

Learn how to care for our most important resource – water!
All Grade Levels

Kid’s Stuff Drinking Water and Groundwater

Lesson plans and activities about water.
Grades 9-12

Question & Answer Game

A card game played with two teams.
Grades 5-8

Role of Plants in Water Filtration

A class activity to help students understand the role of plants in filtering water.
Pre-K - 4th Grade

Square of Life: Studies in Local and Global Environments

Elementary school curriculum that allows classes to compare a one-meter outdoor square in their school yard with another class across...
Grades 5-8

Water Kids

Students can find out how much water it takes to brush your teeth, join Ollie in saving the planet, and...
Grades 5-8

Water Science for Schools

The US Geological Survey’s site with activities and information to learn more about the earth’s water.
Grades 9-12

Water Science for Schools

The US Geological Survey’s site with activities and information to learn more about the earth’s water.
Grades 9-12

EPA Student Center

Activities and lessons about a variety of water topics, ranging from the water treatment process to exploring estuaries.