Resources for Educators
Free K-8 STEM resources and activities exploring the water cycle, infrastructure, and conservation.
Education is a pillar of the NFBWA’s mission. We’re especially passionate about teaching children the important role water plays in our lives.
Below, we’ve assembled resources and activities from trusted sources designed to make water education accessible.
Free Mobile Learning Lab
Our Mobile Learning Lab is a free, kid-friendly education exhibit on wheels. It explores the water cycle, subsidence, water infrastructure, and the importance of conservation with interactive stations.
Learn more and book the lab
K-3 Resources
Make water education fun for the little ones in your classroom.
PDFs and Diagrams
- Thirstin's Wacky Water Adventure Booklet PDF
- Thirstin's Water Cycle One-Pager PDF
- USGS Water Cycle Map (Beginners)
Classroom Activities and Lessons
4-8 Resources
Intermediate-level activities and resources for water education.
PDFs and Diagrams
Classroom Activities and Lessons
Path of Water Animated Video
Getting clean water to our communities requires miles of pipes, big pumps, and a bunch of work behind the scenes. This kid-friendly animated video explains how we get water from the Trinity River east of Houston all the way to northern Fort Bend County.
Watch Path of Water Video on YouTube
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What is subsidence?
Subsidence literally means that the ground is sinking. Learn what causes it and what we’re doing to prevent it.
More Kids Education
Meet Larry the Talking Sprinkler, download our coloring sheets, and browse our other education resources.
Water-Saving Tips
You’re never too young to learn how to conserve water inside and outside the home. Check out our water-saving resources.