What is Project WET?

Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is an international water science and education program for educators of students in grades K-12 that is sponsored by contributions from diverse public and private organizations and state sponsors. The goal of Project WET is to facilitate and promote the awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources through the development and dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids and the establishment of state and internationally sponsored Project WET
programs.

The program is grounded in the following beliefs:

• Water is important for all water users (e.g. energy producers, farmers and ranchers, fish and wildlife, manufacturers, recreationists, rural and urban dwellers).
  
• Wise water management is crucial for providing tomorrow's children social and economic stability in a healthy environment.
  
• Awareness of, and respect for water resources, can encourage a personal, lifelong commitment of responsibility and positive community participation.

The Curriculum

The Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is a collection of over 90 innovative, interdisciplinary activities that are hands-on, easy to use, and fun. Designed with a commitment to state, provincial and national education standards, Project WET activities cover diverse topics and disciplines.
Developed, field-tested, and reviewed by over 600 educators and resourcen managers working with 34,000 students nationwide, Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide activities promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills and help provide young people with the knowledge and experience they will need to make informed decisions regarding water resource management.
The guide provides thorough and accurate background information, procedures that are easy to follow, materials that are readily available and teaching strategies that engage students and appeal to diverse learning styles.

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