Chandler Water Festival teaches 4th graders all about water this week
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CHANDLER, Ariz. – Nearly 1,400 4th graders will engage in the Chandler Water Festival with fun, hands-on activities to learn how water travels, where it’s stored, how it’s distributed and how to conserve.
WHEN: Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November 4, 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, McDowell Mountain Pavilion, 745 E. Germann Road
WHY: To help students better understand the many facets of water and how water gets to our tap. By doing so, they have a deeper appreciation for our natural resources and the importance of protecting them.
WHO: Nearly 1,400 4th graders, more than 130 volunteers, 61 teachers along with support from Arizona Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), City of Chandler, Hazen and Sawyer, Wilson Engineers, Carollo, Entellus, Salt River Project, Wells Fargo, Master Gardeners, local high school students and local businesses.
WHAT: Fourth graders will engage in activities to learn the key aspects of water:
Hydrological Cycle: Students take a journey as a water molecule to identify all the places water can go on Earth.
Groundwater: This science experiment will show students what Earth looks like hundreds of feet below the surface to make the connection between surface water and groundwater.
Watershed: Students will use a giant interactive watershed model to learn how snowmelt and runoff contribute to local water supplies.
The Value of Water Conservation: Students will participate in a challenging relay race to learn lessons about conservation and technology to acquire lifelong conservation habits.
