Published on April 19, 2024
LIHUE – The Department of Water, County of Kaua’i (DOW) is pleased to announce a free Project Water Education Today (WET) Educator’s Workshop on Friday, June 21, 2024. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lihue Public Library Meeting Room on Kaua’i. Registration is required.
The upcoming workshop will introduce participants to Project WET’s educational curriculum and activities, which focus on increasing water literacy in our communities. Educators from a variety of settings, including K-12 teachers and environmental science outreach coordinators, are encouraged to attend.
“We’re excited to share this interactive water curriculum with Kaua`i teachers, environmental specialists and non-traditional educators,” said Jonell Kaohelauli’i, Project WET’s Hawaii State Coordinator. “Project WET activities aim to enhance the understanding of water and inspire positive action in local communities, serving as a great benefit for water users of all ages.”
Project WET’s curriculum and materials are built on Common Core Standards, Next Generational Science Standards, and STEM Educational Coalition objectives, making the lessons excellent for classrooms and outreach events. The workshop will be impactful to educators who wish to utilize Project WET’s award-winning methodology in their own educational settings.
Participants in the workshop will receive hands-on training and the award-winning Project WET Curriculum & Activity Guide Generation 2.0. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required due to limited seating. To register, send your name, school or agency and contact information via email to: projectwethawaii@kauaiwater.org.
To learn more about Project WET, visit their website at https://www.projectwet.org.
For more information about the Project WET Educator Resource Workshop, contact the Department of Water at 808-245-5455 or email, projectwethawaii@kauaiwater.org.