Water Heroes
the Water Heroes Program is funded through the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) at the University of the Virgin Islands. Through this amazing program, students in grades 3-12 are able to learn about water science topics such as water conservation, water quality testing, and water filtration. Employing the use of best practices in STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) education ensure students are presented with accurate, scientific information in an approach that prioritizes student engagement. Take a look below at some of the experiences provided to students and educators through the Water Heroes Program.
![Student testing water quality](/files/images/community/vimas/WaterHeroescarousel1.jpg)
![Student collecting a water sample](/files/images/community/vimas/WaterHeroescarousel2.jpg)
![Water Heroes Team mamber showing example water filter](/files/images/community/vimas/WaterHeroescarousel3.jpg)
In the final lesson of the Water Heroes Program, students learn about the process of water filtration, how it occurs natrally, and what materials/substances can act as a filter. Putting that knowledge to the test, students design, build, and assess a water filter's efficacy at removing contaminants from water.
![UVI student testing water quality](/files/images/community/vimas/WaterHeroescarousel4.jpg)
Water quality testing is also conducted at participating schools to assess the water chemistry of the school's drinking water. Ensuring access to safe drinking water for students is also a priority for the Virgin Islands Conservation Society which the Water Heroes Program collaborates with. Click the button below to learn more about this collaboration.
Did you know that water quality is important not only for human health but for the
vitality of the ecosystems, plants and animals that also call our islands home? Take
your teaching to a new level and schedule an ELOC (Environmental Learning Outside
the Classroom) experience today to see how informal STEAM education can transform
your classroom. Click the button below to learn more about ELOC.
- Water Conservation PowerPoint Presentation
- Worksheet: This worksheet has students calculating their daily water usage.
- Virtual Reality Video (The Source | charity: water VR video): This 360-degree video highlights the importance of water conservation by taking you on a journey to experience water scarcity issues in other parts of the world. Google cardboard virtual reality headsets are included with each Water Heroes Kit provided to educators.
- Water Quality PowerPoint Presentation
- Data Entry Form: Use this form to upload the results of your water quality tests (pH and presence / absence of coliform bacteria). This form is also included in each Water Heroes Kit provided to educators.
- Water Quality Testing Tutorial Video: This video provides a synopsis of how to conduct the water quality tests.
- Water Filtration PowerPoint Presentation
- Worksheet: This worksheet has students recording the results of their water filtration experiment so that they can refine their design for improvement.
- Water Filtration Experiement Tutorial Video: This video provides a synopsis of how to construct and evaluate the efficacy of your water filter.
- Interactive Memory Match Game (Online): This fun game reviews main concepts covered during Water Heroes lessons
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340-693-1672 | howard.forbes@uvi.edu jendahye.antoine@uvi.edu |
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Business Hours | Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) |
St. Croix - Albert A Sheen Campus |
Offices | St. Thomas - UVI's Center for Marine and Environmental Studies |
St. Croix - Albert A Sheen Campus |