Educational Resources

Learning about water – where it comes from, how it is treated and how we can conserve 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.

All Grade Levels

The Water Sourcebooks

More than 300 activities for students focusing on an introduction to water, water treatment, resources and conservation
Pre-K - 4th Grade

Kids Club

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

High School Environmental Center

Information and activities about water topics, including water treatment, conservation, pollution and aquatic ecosystems.
All Grade Levels

EPA Teaching Resources

Lessons and activities about drinking water, ecosystems, lakes, oceans, rivers, water pollution and watersheds.
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

Down the Drain

How much water do you use every day in your home? Introduces students to the topic of water use; and...
Grades 5-8

Role of Plants in Water Filtration

A class activity to help students understand the role of plants in filtering water.
Grades 9-12

Build Your Own Watershed

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

Kid’s Stuff Drinking Water and Groundwater

Lesson plans and activities about water.
Grades 5-8

Kids Club

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

Question & Answer Game

A card game played with two teams.
Grades 9-12

EPA Student Center

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