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I was blown away by how organized and motivating the science lessons were. Each activity integrated standards including math, economics and problem solving.

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—Kim Kendrick, Central Park Elementary, Bentonville, Arkansas

Watch a short video that summarizes the design and impact of water festivals.

Make a Splash with Project WET water festivals promote awareness of and increased knowledge about water resources.  Make a Splash with Project WET water festivals are held for children at or near their school, for community members or for consumers in a retail setting.

To celebrate water and education, in 2000, Project WET, with sponsor Nestlé Waters North America, launched Make a Splash with Project WET water festivals.  From 2000 to 2006, these water festivals:

• were held on a day in September.
• reached more than 22,500 students annually. 

Today, Make a Splash with Project WET water festivals are held globally to:

• educate students about water in fun, interactive environments.
• offer alternative learning opportunities. 

Festivals are planned at the community level and are made possible by:

• volunteers.
• parents
• community water experts.
• employees.
• school staff.
• educators.
• students.

Often, festivals coincide with:

• national holidays (e.g., Earth Day on April 22).
• international days (e.g., World Water Day on March 22).

Make a Splash with Project WET water festivals include structured learning stations and exhibits where students engage in hands-on water activities and investigations.  Station topics may focus on:

• the hydrologic cycle.
• ground water.
• spring water.
• water quality.
• wetlands.
• water management.
• water conservation.
• water properties.
• soils.

Learning stations and exhibits are led by employees, educators, parents or community members after completing Project WET training.

Make a Splash with Project WET water festivals promote awareness of and increased knowledge about water resources.  While grounded in water science principles, the festivals also promote multidisciplinary approaches to learning by integrating:

• social studies.
• geography.
• math.
• language arts.
• art.
• journaling.