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Freshwater Society — K-12 Education

This Minnesota nonprofit provides free downloadable presentation templates on the water cycle, drinking water, and wastewater treatment tailored to three grade bands, plus a career-presentation template that lets water-industry professionals visit classrooms. Partner links connect teachers to Upper Midwest citizen-science programs and treatment plant tour videos.

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What you will find there

  • Grade-banded presentation templates on the water cycle, drinking water, and wastewater treatment for grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12
  • A career-presentation template for water-industry professionals to use when visiting classrooms
  • Links to partner programs such as Adopt a Drain (citizen science and service learning) and the Minnesota Groundwater Association (groundwater education resources)
  • Water treatment facility tour videos from Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, and Maplewood
  • STEM on Tap, a teacher networking event

Our take

This is a solid regional example of nonprofit water education with a Minnesota focus, which adds Upper Midwest coverage to the directory. The presentation templates assume a live presenter, whether a teacher or a visiting professional, rather than standing alone as a self-guided student lesson.

Pairs well with our materials