WaterWorks: Dig In Short Program
Using a local water project or another identified project as a focus, students explore the trajectory of a construction project led by the local agency. By following the project from start to completion, the WaterWorks: Dig In program empowers students to learn about the process of providing safe, clean water to residents and businesses within their community. With this newfound understanding, the students will make a presentation to 5th grade students near the facility.
I. World of Water
The first of five meetings involves an overview of both global and local water systems. Students learn about the essential water services and infrastructure the agency provides to the community. Lastly, meeting one covers water usage at the school, including the school’s plumbing systems, water meters, potable water usage, and the cost of water to the school.
The first of five meetings involves an overview of both global and local water systems. Students learn about the essential water services and infrastructure the agency provides to the community. Lastly, meeting one covers water usage at the school, including the school’s plumbing systems, water meters, potable water usage, and the cost of water to the school.
II. Overview of Local Agency Project
The second meeting begins with a brief overview of the project. Following that, a panel of individuals will deliver four 10-minute presentations, which will take place in the school’s classroom.
The second meeting begins with a brief overview of the project. Following that, a panel of individuals will deliver four 10-minute presentations, which will take place in the school’s classroom.
- City Council Member – Why this project? How is it funded? The role of an Elected Board member.
- City Project Manager – The tasks involved with getting the project “shovel ready”. Site surveys, blueprints, permits, construction bid documents, contractor selection.
- Construction Manager – Site preparation, project materials, sub-contractor coordination, project timeline.
- Equipment Operator – Overview of equipment, how equipment is used for this project, safety issues during operation.
III. Plans
The session begins with an overview of the project plans and instructions on how to read them. Students will then break into small groups to closely examine the actual plans and determine how each document fits into the overall project. Each group will create and deliver a presentation about their assigned document to the rest of the class.
The session begins with an overview of the project plans and instructions on how to read them. Students will then break into small groups to closely examine the actual plans and determine how each document fits into the overall project. Each group will create and deliver a presentation about their assigned document to the rest of the class.
IV. Site Visit
Students will go to the project site and tour the project. The tour will be led by agency staff along with project staff.
Students will go to the project site and tour the project. The tour will be led by agency staff along with project staff.
V. Final Presentation
Students will create a 10-minute presentation to share what they have learned about water and the project. They will use a Poseidon Education presentation outline designed for a 5th-grade audience, which includes prompts about water and the project. The students will then deliver their presentation at a local elementary school.
Students will create a 10-minute presentation to share what they have learned about water and the project. They will use a Poseidon Education presentation outline designed for a 5th-grade audience, which includes prompts about water and the project. The students will then deliver their presentation at a local elementary school.
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