Overview of the H2O Lab Water Education Program!
Discover our dynamic water conservation resources designed to bring interactive, hands-on learning to your classroom. Below, you’ll find a sample lesson plan, details about our student contests, and an overview of the Water Conservation Kits each student will receive. Best of all, these materials are fully sponsored and provided at no cost to your classroom!
What You Get:
- A no-cost, hands-on water education program tailored for your school
- Four TEKS-aligned lessons focused on local water topics
- Water Conservation Kits for each student (a $30 value)
- Student contests with prizes for both students and teachers
- Up to $100 in mini-grants for teachers
What We Need from You:
- Teach at least two program lessons, including, one locally focused water lesson and the “Water Conservation at Home” lesson
- Confirm that students take their Conservation Kits home and complete the online kit activities
- Complete a brief post-program evaluation
FREE Water Conservation Kits
Thanks to the generous sponsorship from the Harris Galveston Subsidence District, your students can receive a Water Conservation Kit – a $30 value – completely free! These kits are designed to help students and their families save water and reduce utility bills with easy-to-use tools at home.
What’s Included in the Kit?
- Bathroom aerators
- Water flow rate bag
- Toilet fill cycle diverter
- Toilet flapper
- Toilet leak detection tablets
- Toilet tank displacement bag
- Shower timer
- Sprinkler gauge
How It Works: After completing the classroom lessons, you’ll distribute one kit to each student. Then, assign the engaging online kit activities, which guide students and their families on how to use the tools effectively. Completing these activities before installing the products is key to maximizing water savings!
Make a difference in your students’ lives and help their families conserve water and save money. Sign up now to secure your Water Conservation Kits!
Student Contests!
Our student contests and challenges are a fun way for learners to showcase their creativity and knowledge while earning fantastic rewards. Whether it’s through artwork, videos, or completing activities in the online program, students can engage with water conservation topics and have the chance to win amazing prizes. It’s a great way to motivate students to dive deeper into their learning and make a real impact!
Sample Lesson: Our Water
Grade 4
In this lesson, students will explore the journey of potable water and the efforts involved in providing clean water for daily use. They will learn about the water cycle and how it influences our water supply. Through discussions on how water is used at home, students will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conserving water and the critical reasons behind it.
Lesson Plan: Our Water
Grade 4
Classroom Delivery Resource
Grade 4
Sample Classroom Activity Demo
Grade 4
Sample Lesson: Our Water
Grade 5
In this lesson, students will explore the journey of potable water and the efforts involved in providing clean water for daily use. They will learn about the water cycle and how it influences our water supply. Through discussions on how water is used at home, students will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conserving water and the critical reasons behind it.
Lesson Plan: Our Water
Grade 5
Classroom Delivery Resource
Grade 5
Sample Classroom Activity Demo
Grade 5
Student Artwork Contest
Students are encouraged to create a drawing focusing on the importance of the community using water responsibly. Examples of topics include outdoor water conservation, water use behaviors, and protecting our aquifers. The winner will have their artwork showcased on next year’s kit and receive a $25 Amazon gift card prize.
Student Point Challenge
As students progress through the online portion of the program, they earn points for each action completed and recorded in the web application. All students who earn 6,000 points will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card!
Student Video Contest
Students are encouraged to create a video to teach their peers about what they learned. Example topics include subsidence, water conservation, water use behaviors, and groundwater. There are two options for video submission and prizes. Here are the details:
- (1) Students create their own video and submit it.
- (a) Student entries are submitted via the student portal located in the web application.
- (b) $25 Amazon gift card prize for the winner
- (2) You can create a video with your class and submit via email to h2olab@tinkerteach.com.
- (a) The winning prize is an end-of-the-year pizza party.