What is The Great Water OdysseySM?
The Great Water OdysseySM is a multidisciplinary technology-based program that is hands-on, easy-to-use and FREE! This interactive water resource curriculum is sponsored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Its purpose is to increase third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students’ understanding of the importance of protecting and conserving Florida’s water. The curriculum also helps educators meet the challenge of engaging and motivating students in learning necessary skills by providing FCAT-like reading response questions and writing prompts, as well as integrating multiple subject areas such as history, geography, math, social studies and science. The Great Water OdysseySM curriculum and supplements are correlated to the Florida Sunshine State Standards.
Who can attend The Great Water OdysseySM workshop?
This interdisciplinary educational program is available for educators of third- through fifth-grade students in public and private schools and media or technology specialists.
What do workshop participants receive?
- The Great Water Odyssey Educators Manual Grade 3, 4 and 5 with interactive CD
- FREE samples of the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s educational materials
- Giveaways
- Inservice points
What are the workshop requirements?
- Workshops must be a minimum of four contact hours of training with follow-up
- A location with a computer lab that can accommodate 15–20 registered participants
- Proposed workshop dates
What is the cost?
FREE!
How do I schedule a workshop?
For more information or to schedule a workshop, please contact the Youth Education Section at 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4771, or email us your name, school name and address, county and phone number and indicate that you are interested in The Great Water Odyssey.
