Water 1st Goes to School

Water 1st has a unique program designed specifically for schools and young people. A team of volunteers and students from the University of Washington developed a Water 1st curriculum—a DVD/film and presentation, classroom discussion, and various writing, arts, math, and science activities. Students learn about the global water crisis and Water 1st’s response in holistic, integrative ways.

As young people grow in their understanding of the issue and the need for safe water, they are inspired to help make a difference. From preschool to college, we see students’ awareness raised, as well as their desire to take action and help children in other parts of the world gain access to clean water.

Get Involved at Your School

Invite Water 1st to your child’s school or youth event:

• Contact us if you’d like Water 1st to come and present at your school.
• Show a Water 1st DVD/film to your child’s school or Girl or Boy Scout troop.
• Check out our Water Day curriculum.

Implement Water 1st Curriculum in your Classroom:

• Water Day Curriculum
• Water Day Questions and Answers
• Millenium Development Goals

Adopt-a-community:

• Raise money toward a water project and support children in need of safe water.
• Here’s a list of fun fundraising project ideas.
• Read about communities in need of funding here.

College/University students:

• Form a Water 1st Club on your campus.
• Raise awareness of the global water crisis and funds for Water 1st.
• University of Washington forms Water 1st Chapter.

See what schools and kids are doing in support of safe water:

• Brooklyn Friends School Raises $8,328 for Water 1st
• Montlake Elementary Donates $600 to Water 1st
• Chase Lake Elementary School participates in CARRY 5
• CARRY 5 – Walking for Water
• St. Joseph School of Seattle, Washington
• Meridian School students raise $1200 for safe water
• Arcadia Montessori School hosts Winter Festival for clean water
• Daniel Bagley students make and sell greeting cards for Water 1st
• Tal Peleg of Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Raises $1,100 for Water 1st
• Secret Garden Pre-school has coin drive and movie night
• Lakeside School’s Global Service Learning program hosts Water 1st
• The Northwest Academy in Portland learns about the need for clean water
• Sacajawea Elementary students support Water 1st
• 8th graders at Explorer West Middle School raise funds and publish water magazine
• Youth Water Rally at Summit K-12 Public School
• Pure Water Benefit Concert in Tucson
• Six year old donates his allowance to Water 1st
• Seattle 2nd graders sell toys for safe water