Project WET Foundations Workshop
Dec 09, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Project WET Foundations Workshop
Sponsored by VEN- Region 6
If you are a classroom educator, community outreach provider, or teach about water in some way, join us for Project WET Foundations. We will be diving into how we can make water topics come alive for your learners.
The Foundations module features 12 of the most-used lessons from Project WET that lay the groundwork for the other Project WET books and future learning. Lessons are field-tested, hands-on, and suitable for grades K-12. Content ranges from local to global, from laboratory to the field, and can be used in a wide range of teaching settings.
The workshop day includes materials review, lesson/activity simulations, direct application, and idea-sharing. We will engage in a variety of ways: indoor learning, groups, outdoor learning, and a tour of a conventional drinking water treatment plant by our hosts, the Western Virginia Water Authority.
💧Participants will Receive
- The Project WET Foundations book
- Access to the Project WET portal, an online resource where educators can search, share, and learn
- Six hours of professional development that includes guidance for using Project WET, locally-based content knowledge, hands-on activities, and networking
💧Registration Fee: $25
- Please register by Tuesday, December 1
💧Come ready for both outdoor and indoor learning.
💧Lunch, coffee, and refreshments will be provided.
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Tara Poelzing
tarapoelzing@outlook.com
Virginia Environmental Literacy Network, Region 6 Co-Leader Project WET Facilitator
Cynthia Barnes
cynthia.barnes@vaawwa.org
434.238.5131