Educator Resources
At part of its Education Program, EMWD provides in-service training to teachers at more than 125 schools throughout its service area.
See if your school is within EMWD’s service area.
Water education materials are comprehensive and complex, and it is important that teachers be given an opportunity to explore the full depth and scope of the materials. Therefore, EMWD recommends that teachers receive in-service training in the use of certain water education materials.
EMWD ensures that materials meet the requirements listed in the California State Frameworks for Science and History/Social Science, and that they cover general concepts appropriate for each grade level.
General Concepts by Grade Level
Below are the recommended concepts for each grade level:
| Grades K – 3 | Educational materials emphasize the water cycle and home water saving activities. |
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| Grades 4 – 6 | Continue reinforcement of the water cycle. Introduce concepts of conservation and water delivery systems. |
| Grades 7 – 9 | Introduce the responsibility of local water agencies, government and role of special interest groups. Begin thinking of the legal and social aspects of the supply/demand imbalance. Expand activities as needed. |
| Grades 10 – 12 | Apply more advanced activities in the areas of science, social studies and economics. |
EMWD provides a variety of educational materials, free-of-charge, to teachers in more than 125 schools throughout it’s service area. You can download the complete curriculum packages for “Gobi’s Adventure” and “Otis the Turtle”.
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Gobi's Adventure Assessment
- Gobi's Information Letter
- Gobi's Lesson Plan
- Gobi's Parent Letter
- Gobi's Journal
- Gobi's Adventure Questions
- Gobi Reflection Activity
- Gobi's Garden Picture Differences Activity
- Gobi's Word Search
- Otis Parent Letter
- Otis Assessment
- Otis Lesson Plan
- Otis Journal
- Otis Relection
- Otis Hidden Pictures
- Otis Crossword
- Gobi Character Card
- Otis Character Card
In-Service Training & Tours
Water education materials are comprehensive and complex, and it is important that teachers be given an opportunity to explore the full depth and scope of the materials. Therefore, EMWD recommends that teachers receive in-service training in the use of certain water education materials.
We also offer in-service training to explain and give suggestions for participating in our various contests.
Our in-service trainings are offered via Zoom and usually only take about 15 minutes. If you would like to schedule an in-service training for our materials or contests, please contact EMWD’s Education team at 951-928-3777, ext. 4350.
EMWD provides COMPLIMENTARY water education materials and programs for schools within our service area.