Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Appropriate outerwear for the weather Small pads of paper Color markers or colored pencils Preparation for Activity If possible, schedule more time for this activity....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "One Flower in a Field" Handout 1, Plant Facts Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story. Print out Handout 1 for all participants or write facts on newsprint and post.

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Clear bowl to serve as a chalice A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Optional: Small table Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Adapt Taking It Home for your group. Prepare...

Materials for Activity Information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website , such as facts about wetlands and/or the Adopt Your Watershed program brochure Preparation for Activity On the U.S....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear bowl to serve as a chalice Cup of water A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Gather the Spirit blog access instructions Optional: Music and music player Optional: Small table...

Adapted from a version on the 2003 International Year of FreshWater website. One day a long time ago, the elephant acted like a bully. He challenged the Rain God. "You covered the Earth in green," the elephant said, "and I'll bet you feel pretty good about yourself. But guess what!...

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Find out about water theme parks in your area; use the Theme Park City website. If possible, find out how much water they use. Ski resorts that make their own snow also use large amounts of water, sometimes drawing from local freshwater resources...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Teachings of the Rain God" Paper lunch bags or card stock, color markers and (optional) tape or string Preparation for Activity Set out supplies so participants can make masks....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity River Scene mural (Workshop 1, Activity 2) Drawing supplies such as oil pastels; color markers; paints, paintbrushes and cups of water (and newspapers or drop cloth) Plain drawing paper, scissors (including left-handed scissors) and glue sticks and...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Teachings of the Rain God" Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story. If possible, prepare to tell it dramatically. When participants can see a story come alive, they engage more easily. Description of...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Two pitchers, filled with water Small cups (recyclable, if possible) for all participants plus some extra Dirt, food coloring, vinegar and other items to make water undrinkable A copy of Handout 1, Sad Statistics Preparation for Activity Add dirt,...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Clear bowl to serve as a chalice A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Optional: Small table Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Adapt the Taking It Home section....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Handout 1, Sad Statistics Handout 2, Water Steward's Pledge Pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Decide whether to hold a large group discussion or form smaller groups of three to five participants....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear bowl to serve as a chalice Cup of water A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Gather the Spirit blog access instructions Optional: Music and music player Optional: Small table...

Long ago, it is said, there was a mighty flood, and the People left their world, the Fourth World, the Underworld, and came up into the Fifth World, the world we live in today. They found themselves on the shore of a great ocean. The People broke into groups by clan and went out to find new homes.

Materials for Activity Books on the science of water Preparation for Activity Peruse books and online resources to ground or refresh your knowledge of water science and gather visual aids to share with the group....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and a pencil for one participant Optional: Chalice bowl (or another shallow bowl, filled with water) and a stone or another small, heavy object Description of Activity Invite the group to explore "the minnow effect"-the Gather the Spi...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper, pencils and (optional) clipboards Preparation for Activity Distribute paper and pencils to participants. Description of Activity This activity can be done immediately after Activity 4 in this workshop, Watery Me: Meditation....

Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Read Alternate Activity 1, River Poetry. If you have time, you may wish to add it immediately after this meditation. Description of Activity This meditation introduces participants to the water cycle. Explain meditation if necessary, in words that...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards Preparation for Activity Optional: Write individual charade assignments on index cards and set the cards aside....