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Project WET Generation 2.0 Online Training

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Lecture 5 Thinking Outside of the Book:

DiscoverWater.org and Extensions

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Interactive Lecture

For this lecture you will need access to the Internet.

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Interactive Experiences

This portion of the online training allows the user to participate in some interactive experiences.

This portion of the online training explores interactive experiences for students, teachers and the public related to Guide 2.0. These include online experiences, citizen science, peer teaching and outdoor learning.

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DiscoverWater.org

Log on now! http://www.discoverwater.org

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Homepage

Explore the pop up facts around the globe

Click here to spin the globe

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Navigating to Subpages

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Choose a topic to explore

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Subpages Every subpage is designed with similar features

Intro box with optional voiceover audio

Navigation Menu on the right side

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The Water Cycle Page

In addition to the water cycle activity, this page includes a game called “The Blue Traveler”.

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“The Blue Traveler” Activity

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Save or print your personalized Blue Traveler Passport when you complete the activity. This doubles as a worksheet for students to reinforce water cycle concepts.

Play a round of “The Blue Traveler”.

Videos

Short videos of kids participating in hands-on Project WET activities related to the page topic

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Take Action through ActionEducation™

As you explore the site, collect positive actions you can take to protect and conserve water.

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Take Action Poster

Use the actions you collect to make your own printable Take Action Poster!

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My Science Notebook

Explore a Science Notebook for a subpage you might use in your classroom.

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Educator & Parent Resources

Tips for getting the most out of DiscoverWater.org!

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Accessing Educator Resources

Submit your name and email address to obtain the access code.

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Educator Resources

Explore the Educator Resources section for a subpage you might use in your classroom.

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Educator Resources (continued)

Each Educator Resource section contains key information for educators.

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Standards Correlations

DiscoverWater.org is aligned with National Science Education Standards and correlated with other sets of standards.

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Share DiscoverWater.org!

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If you like Discover Water, please share on Facebook, Twitter, blogs or any other social networking sites you frequent!

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Moving on to Lecture 6

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The last lecture in the Online Training focuses on finding additional hands-on Project WET training in your area.