Water Education for Teachers and Students
Developing water stewards through student-centered instruction and Arizona-specific content.
Top Benefits for Educators
Arizona Groundwater Video Series
In this thought-provoking video series, we unearth the secrets of how and where groundwater accumulates and the processes for bringing it to the surface.
Over 30 Years of Water Education
Arizona Project WET is one of the most well established water education programs in the Nation. This state program thrives thanks to the guiding principles of Arizona Cooperative Extension: a statewide framework, needs-based program development, and objective-driven, evaluated programs. Access to the world renowned Project WET Foundation lessons enable us to activate locally and regionally specific content using the very best instructional practices.
Our Programs
Groundwater Education
This unseen part of the water cycle may be the key to managing a sustainable water supply for Arizona. Our in-depth video series, interactive models, lesson plans that utilize a computer simulation model, and 20 years of experience delivering direct student outreach on the groundwater system are here for you!
Water Scene Investigation
Installing water-efficient technologies, using the right water for the right use, and adopting wise water habits are the end-goals of water education in Arizona. These investigations offer easy-to-incorporate project-based learning opportunities that have your students taking action to save water at home or at school.
Location of Our Programs
As a part of Arizona Cooperative Extension, we are on-the-ground in multiple counties throughout the state, bringing The University and our stakeholder-driven programs to the people. We connect teachers and school district specialists with water providers, and ascertain mutual needs, and then develop objective-driven programs. We then evaluate and improve our programs over time.
Tucson Education
The Tucson Education Program offers Groundwater Education for 3rd–12th graders, the Water Scene Investigations program and rainwater harvesting programs.
Maricopa Education
The Maricopa County Education Program offers the Arizona Water Festival Program for 4th graders, Groundwater Education Conservation Programs for 4th–12th graders, and the Water Scene Investigations Program.
Coconino Education
The Coconino County Education Program offers watershed and Forest Health programs at multiple grade levels, Groundwater Education at multiple grade levels, the Arizona Water Festival Program for 4th graders, and collaborative program development with teachers and community partners.
arizona Water festival
Offered statewide throughout Arizona, Water Festival Unit of Study, 4th grade students explore the Arizona water cycle, map our regional watersheds, unearth the connection between groundwater and surface water, and learn how their behaviors impact water availability in Arizona.
“Water stewardship begins when people know about, understand, and connect to the water cycle. Arizona Project WET facilitates this connection for Tucson Water customers. For over a decade Arizona Project WET has taught our community about our unique water resources.”
Jaimie Galayda, Lead Planner, Tucson Water