Resources for Kids

Thank you for your interest in learning more about water! Teaching kids about water issues is essential for several reasons:

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Environmental Awareness: learning about water issues fosters environmental awareness in children. It helps them understand the impact of human activities on water quality, ecosystems, and overall environmental health.

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Resource Conservation: by educating kids about water scarcity and the importance of conservation, we instill in them a sense of responsibility to use water wisely. This knowledge can lead to lifelong habits of mindful water consumption.

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Sustainability Education: Teaching kids about water issues is a gateway to broader lessons on sustainability. It introduces concepts such as conservation and sustainability, which contribute to a healthier planet.

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Scientific Inquiry: Learning about water issues encourages scientific curiosity. Kids can explore the water cycle, water purification processes, and environmental science, fostering a lifelong interest in stem (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.

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Empowerment: Educating kids about water issues empowers them to be part of the solution. As they grow older, they can actively participate in conservation efforts, advocate for responsible water policies, and contribute to sustainable practices in their communities.

Kid's Corner

Did You Know?

Water is made up of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen. Its chemical formula is H2O.
The existence of water is essential for life on Earth.
Water has three different states, liquid, solid and gas (e.g., water, ice and steam).
The freezing point of water lowers as the amount of salt dissolved in it increases. With average levels of salt, seawater freezes at -2 °C (28.4 °F).
Water makes a good solvent with many sugars, salts and acids easily dissolving in it. On the other hand, oils and fats don’t mix well with water.
Drinking water is needed for humans to avoid dehydration. The amount each person needs during a day depends on the temperature, his or her level of activity and other factors.

Helpful Links

A water website resource for kids, parents and teachers

The Water Sourcebooks

The Water Sourcebooks contains activities for grades K through 12, divided by age and topic. The Water Sourcebooks are provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).