Water for Life Program
Water for Life allows children to explore just how water supports life on our planet through cooperatively building a community with props and watch water at work. They then explore what they can do to help protect this precious resource. This is an inquiry-based opportunity that fully engages participants in hands-on learning and incorporates several cross-curricular competencies.
Please note:
Water for Life is 1-hour in length.
Please no more than 30 students
Water for Life is valued at $250+GST*
The following is required for the program:
Access to water and a sink (in a nearby room is fine)
5-6 tables or desks for the collaborative activity
A smart board or multimedia projector
*Each presentation is valued at $250.00. However, we strive for equal access for all Calgarians to environmental education and empowerment, so IF cost is a barrier, we ask that your organization makes the contribution that you can afford and you will be invoiced accordingly.
We also offer rental kits to extend your education experience.
Curriculum connections
Earth Systems: Understanding of the living world, Earth and space are deepened through investigating natural systems and their interactions
Kindergarten science: what makes up my environment
The environment can be protected in many ways
Grade 4 science: How does Earth sustain life?
All people are responsible to care for water and water sources.
Discuss the importance of water to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
Living systems: understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened through investigating natural systems and their interactions
Grade 1 science: How do plants and animals survive?
Ways humans meet the needs of animals or plants
Ways plants and animals meet the needs of humans
Grade 2 science: How do plants and animals live and grow?
Plants and animals can be affected by human behaviour
Matter: Understandings of the physical world are deepened through investigating matter and energy.
Grade 3 science: How can materials change?
The water cycle
Demonstrate respect for water in the local environment
