School-Wide Assemblies
The Water Authority is pleased to continue sponsoring assembly programs by “Shows That Teach” – specializing in performances that educate and motivate elementary school students. When selecting one of our free school-wide assemblies, please choose the program that corresponds with the number of students at your school. We are only able to provide one school-wide assembly per school, per year. Each assembly program is free and comes directly to your school.
*Partial funding from the state Department of Water Resources
Assembly Program No.1: H2O, Where Did You Go?
Requires student enrollment of at least 700
This exhilarating musical theatre-style performance focuses on the journey of water and why it is a natural resource that should be protected. While emphasizing water conservation, the show intertwines comedy and music to teach students about the water cycle, states of matter and other water facts. This school assembly will keep your K-6 students engaged for 45 minutes.
Concepts featured in this show:
• The journey of water
• How tap water gets to your home
• Aquifers and watersheds
• Water conservation
Assembly Program No.2: Waterology
Requires student enrollment of at least 200
Waterology is an energetic musical show about water science, water runoff and water conservation for grades K-6. Audiences are involved with songs, competitions, call-and-response skits and comedy that make this one-performer show memorable. Key phrases are translated into Spanish. The show also educates students about aquifers, water pollution caused by runoff into storm drains and the value of water.
Concepts featured in this show:
• A new watershed/storm drain model
• The water cycle
• Water is vital for living things
• What "conserve" means
• Three states of matter
• How water gets to our homes
• Gravity's effect on water
Assembly Program No.3: Hydro Game Show
Requires student enrollment of at least 200
Hydro Game Show is a fast-paced, interactive assembly program about water sources, water science and conservation for grades K-6. The team-based format coupled with comical “commercials” and a high-energy host make this one-person show memorable. The show also educates students about desalination, reservoirs and the value of water.
Concepts featured in this show:
• The water cycle
• Water is vital for living things
• What "conserve" means
• Three states of matter
• How water gets to our homes
TO SCHEDULE AN ASSEMBLY PROGRAM: Submit your request at www.showsthatteach.com/h2o.html. If you have questions, email scheduleassemblies@gmail.com.
Other learning opportunities from this partner
Splash Science Mobile Lab
San Diego County Water Authority
The Splash Lab is a self-contained mobile lab that provides students with hands-on science experience at your school.
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Science Fair Awards
San Diego County Water Authority
SDCWA offers awards for outstanding water-related entries at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair.
The Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair occurs yearly at the Balboa Park Activity Center.
Science Fair Week 2020 is March 10 - 15.
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