The centerpiece of Project WET is the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide.

This 517-page guide contains 91 multidisciplinary water-related activities for students in grades K to 12. The guide features cross-reference and planning charts, a glossary and background material on activity development and field testing.

The cornerstone of Project WET is its methodology of teaching about water resources through hands-on, investigative, easy-to-use activities.

Guide activities are organized based on the following conceptual framework:

• Water has unique physical and chemical characteristics.
• Water is essential for all life.
• Water connects all Earth systems.
• Water is a natural resource.
• Water resources are managed.
• Water resources exist within social constructs.
• Water resources exist within cultural constructs.

Project WET activities are designed to complement existing curricula rather than displace or add additional concepts.  Activities fulfill objectives and educational standards in the sciences, as well as other disciplines, from fine arts to health.

Because water is ubiquitous, water-related concepts can be found in almost any field of study. In addition, the Guide has been correlated with the educational standards of most states.

Activities within the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide are universal in their methods of teaching about water.  More than 40 countries, in addition to the United States, are using the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide activities and over 80 countries have inquired about sponsoring Project WET programs.

The Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is currently available in English, Spanish, and Japanese, and a version also has been localized for the Philippines.

The Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is available to all teachers and community educators (i.e., youth leaders for scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, 4-H). They receive a minimum of six hours of training through workshops provided by state or country Project WET coordinators or trainers (facilitators).

Learn how the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide was developed.