Worldwide Water Education
Educate. Empower. Act. The mission of Project WET is to reach children, parents, educators and communities of the world with water education. We invite you to join us in educating children about the most precious resource on the planet — water.
Sanitation and Hygiene
Improving Health and Hygiene for the African Child: An Overview of Project WET’s WASH Education ProgramTo raise awareness of the importance of water, sanitation and hygiene and to promote actions and behaviors with positive outcomes, the Project WET Foundation, with the support of USAID’s Africa Education Initiative, developed a series of hands-on education materials for sub-Saharan African teachers and students. The materials were distributed in 14 African countries, reaching more than 30,000 schools; 175,000 teachers; and five million students between November 2007 and September 2009.Through an exhaustive evaluation at the project’s conclusion, Project WET found that hands-on educational materials, delivered as supplements to existing curricula, provide a complementary and effective education model. Many factors including National Ministry of Education support, local non-government organization-driven support and outreach from church school education leaders played a critical role in the project’s success. The most effective delivery method involved formally training teachers in the innovative hands-on methods. When developing educational materials, it is imperative to include from the beginning the ideas and considerations of local teachers, government officials and topic experts. Hands-on and interactive educational materials are an effective method for delivering important water and sanitation content to African teachers and students. Connecting with existing implementers and an array of partners yields efficient and effective implementation. Read the entire program overview. Project News Release: Education Offers Tools for Healthy Living in Africa |
Educators Guides
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| Healthy Water, Healthy Habits, Healthy People Clean water, proper sanitation and good hygiene form a solid foundation for a student’s health education. This activities guide is designed to enable teachers to take an active role in making a real difference in the lives of children and their families. Its 40 pages are filled with engaging ways to impart an understanding about how common water-borne and hygiene-related diseases are spread. In addition to learning how to protect their health and that of their families, students will gain a healthy respect for the important water sources on which we all depend. Also available in French. Read about this publication's prestigious Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award. Guide des éducateurs: Eau Saine, Habitude Saine, Gens Sains Une eau propre, Un système sanitaire adéquat et une bonne hygiène forment une base solide pour l’éducation médicale d’un élève. Le but de ce guide est de permettre aux professeurs de s’engager pour faire une réelle différence auprès des étudiants et de leurs familles. Les 40 pages sont remplies d’activités attirantes qui permettent d’expliquer et de faire comprendre aux élèves combien les maladies relatives à l’hygiène et à l’eau sont communes. Les élèves apprendront à se protéger et à protéger leurs familles, mais surtout ils respecteront les sources d’eau essentielles vitales pour tous. Disponible aussi en Anglais. |
Kids In Discovery series (KIDs) Activity Booklets
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| Water Is Life Essential information! Just as all living things contain water, knowledge is essential for healthy living. Through a series of thoughtfully crafted activities children gain insight into the water cycle, as well as learn important facts that can help break the cycle of diseases, such as malaria. Also available in French. Livre d’activité : L’eau c’est la vie Information essentielle! De même que tous les organismes vivants sont formes d’eau, la connaissance est essentielle pour bien vivre. A travers une série d’activité manuelle adaptée, les enfants approfondissent leurs connaissances du cycle de l’eau, et acquièrent en même temps, les notions qui permettent de briser le cycle des maladies comme le Paludisme. Disponible aussi en Anglais. |
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| Healthy Water, Healthy Habits, Healthy People Germs of wisdom! Good habits lead to good health. And the sooner they begin in life, the better. You’ll feel great knowing that through the activities in this handbook children will gain a healthy start on taking better care of themselves and the sources of clean water that we all need to stay healthy. Click here to download a free copy! Also available in French. Livre d’activité : Eau Saine, Habitude Saine, Gens Sains Graines de Sagesse! Les bonnes habitudes sont la base d’une bonne sante, plus tôt ont les acquièrent mieux c’est. Vous vous sentirez mieux en sachant que les activités contenus dans ce livre permettront aux enfants un départ sain pour mieux prendre soin d’eux mêmes et des sources d’eau propre, qui nous sont nécessaires pour rester en bonne sante. Disponible aussi en Anglais. |
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| Discover the Nile River Bordering on the fantastic! As the longest river on earth, the Nile passes through 10 countries. Presented through a wide range of activities and a winning array of games, it’s also unsurpassed at taking young minds into exploring the world of water, as well as natural and manmade wonders. |
Posters
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| Water Cycle Poster Artwork about how water works! Add interest to a classroom wall, while you emerge students into learning about the absorbing world of water around them. Detailing everything from evaporation and transpiration to precipitation, this graphically compelling poster inspires participation. Also available in French. Poster cycle de l’eau Dessin expliquant le fonctionnement de l’eau! Décorez le mur d’une classe d’école, tout en poussant les élèves à s’intéresser au monde fascinant de l’eau qui les entoure. Tous les états y sont représentés, de l’évaporation aux précipitations en passant par la transpiration. Des graphiques irrésistibles qui encouragent la participation. Disponible aussi en Anglais. |
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| Discover the Nile River Poster Pretty. Interesting. Add a splash of color to your classroom, while immersing students in fascinating facts about the world’s longest river. Just by putting it up on your wall, everyone who catches a glimpse will be treated to a vicarious voyage on the Nile. |