 Resources for Teachers
Presentations & Activities
Videos & CD-ROM
General GW Education
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Presentations & Activities
K-6 Groundwater Education Program by Nature Vision
[Acrobat, 927Kb] Classroom presentations and field trips provided by Nature Vision. Free to any school within or near the Redmond-Bear Creek Groundwater Protection area. Sponsored by King County and the cities of Redmond and Woodinville. Available through the end of 2007.
6-12 Groundwater Education Program by Nature Vision
[Acrobat, 956Kb] Classroom presentations and field trips provided by Nature Vision. Free to any school within or near the Redmond-Bear Creek Groundwater Protection area. Sponsored by King County and the cities of Redmond and Woodinville. Available through the end of 2007.
Blue Team Project (Acrobat, 242 KB)
Sign your class, group or troop up to be a King County Blue Team! Kids get assistance from a King County Water Specialist to complete a groundwater-action project on or near your school grounds. This program is free and administered by Nature Vision, Inc. Only available in the Redmond-Bear Creek Valley Groundwater Management Area.
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks - School Resources
All resources available to schools through DNRP are listed on this page. Includes programs on waste reduction, recycling, resource conservation, household hazardous waste, plant salvage and storm drain stenciling and the wastewater process.
Pacific Science Center (External Link)
The Pacific Science Center offers group visits and camp-ins at its facility in downtown Seattle. Science programs can also be arranged for your school, community group meeting, or at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center.
Reading List for Water Conservation and Water Science (External Link)
A reading list compiled by the City of Phoenix in 2000 for students K-12.
Salmon in Schools (External Link)
The Salmon in Schools program, established by the City of Seattle in 1991 as Salmon in the Classroom, was created as an educational project to encourage respect for water resources and promote responsible behavior towards the environment.
Seattle Environmental Education (External Link)
City of Seattle resources for teachers, youth and the community.
Wheels to Water
This King County program subsidizes transportation for water quality education field trips by providing a free Metro bus for students. (Restrictions apply.)
Videos & CD-ROM
The Adventures of Little Drip
Audience: Grades 1-5.
A 15-minute animated video that teaches young children about the hydrologic cycle, groundwater terms, how groundwater can be contaminated, and what people can do to conserve and protect our groundwater supply. The video may be purchased or borrowed.
Groundwater: The Flow From Below
Audience: Grade 3 - Adult.
A 20-minute video that describes where groundwater comes from, how it can be contaminated, and how we can protect it. Humorous and upbeat. Two thumbs up! The video may be purchased or borrowed.
Watersheds: H2Ope for the Future
Audience: Grades 4-12.
This local film tells the story of King County's watersheds and the inter connectedness we share with all living things in a watershed - and why it is important to protect our fragile water resources. The half-hour film is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the function and value of our local watersheds. Free to public schools in King County.
Water You Doing? (External Link)
Audience: Middle school and high school students.
This City of Seattle water quality education interactive, educational CD-ROM teaches middle and high school students respect for our local natural water resources. Available for use at all Seattle Public Library branches, and to teachers within Seattle Public Utilities' service area free of charge and to others for a nominal fee.
General Groundwater & Water Education
Free Groundwater Interpretive Poster (Acrobat, 556KB)
To receive a free copy of this full-color poster that beautifuly illustrates all aspects of the hydrologic cycle, call or email
Donna Kalka at 206-296-8494.
The Groundwater Foundation (External Link)
High quality groundwater education materials for teachers and kids .
Seattle Public Utilities: Watersmart (External Link)
Information and education resources from water utilities in the greater Seattle area.
United States Environmental Protection Agency (External Links):
The United States Geological Survey:
Information presented here is available in alternate formats upon request.
TTY: 800-833-6388.
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