Classroom
Fairmount Water Works Environmental Educator in the Classroom Hands on 45-minute Lesson on Drinking Water and Watersheds.
more information Understanding the Urban Watershed Curriculum and On-Line Teacher Toolbox Understanding the Urban Watershed is a creative and practical K-8 curriculum designed for classroom teachers and informal educators who want to engage students in the compelling and evolving story of cities and their water systems. more information.
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School visits to Fairmount Water Works (pre k- college)
2-hour hands on activities and tour of landmark site highlights science and technology, Philadelphia history, math, social studies, global water environmental justice and language art.
more informationField Trips to PWD Drinking Water and Wastewater Plants
Students and teachers can visit the water and sewage treatment plants where they are able to see how water is processed and cleaned before it reaches their taps. Contact
Fairmount Water Works to schedule a visit.
Field Trips to Environmental Education Nature Centers and Recreation Centers in Fairmount Park
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) and Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) educators offer a variety of experiences throughout Fairmount Park. The educators will also come to your nearby recreation center with a variety of fun and engaging lessons for ages 6-14 on topics, such as turtles, trees, wildlife tracks, greener bubbles, water world and more. To schedule a free visit, contact:
- Wissahickon Environmental Center
- Pennypack Environmental Center;
- Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center
Teacher Training
Fairmount Water Works Teacher Fellowship
Teacher workshops are customized to align with State academic and Core standards to assist teachers in enhancing both their field trip experiences and classroom learning related to urban water education. more information
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Teacher Workshop The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary empowers teachers with knowledge about the tidal Delaware River and Bay with free classroom materials and workshops.
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Projects and Contests:
GreenSTEM Network The greenSTEM Network connects students to the environment by monitoring and mining data from gardens, green roofs, and various types of green stormwater infrastructure.
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Green City Clean Waters Art Calendar ContestThe Philadelphia Water Department and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary invite students grades K-12 to create an original work of art showing how we can all help make Philadelphia a greener city with cleaner waters.
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