Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Environmental Programs

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery with our Aqua Buddies field Trip proudly sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power! Perfect for 1st to 2nd-grade students, this engaging program will lead them through various exhibits within the Discovery Cube, focusing on local water sources, water recycling, and water conservation.

Welcome to “Power Protectors,” an empowering educational program proudly sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)! Tailored for 3rd to 4th-grade students, Power Protectors invites young learners to become guardians of energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainable energy sources.

1st and 2nd graders will explore the water cycle’s journey from mountains to taps through a music video and interactive session with Rio the Raindrop. Students will watch a video on water flow and engage in an interactive session tracing Rio’s journey through aqueducts, stormwater capture, and recycling. A conservation game will raise awareness of water-saving decisions, followed by another video promoting conservation. A scavenger hunt will conclude, identifying conservation opportunities in daily life. (Duration: 50 Minutes)

In this activity for 3rd and 4th graders, students are introduced to clean energy through hands-on learning. They watch a video emphasizing renewable energy’s benefits, engage in quizzes, and build simple circuits to understand electricity flow. They also explore windmills as a renewable energy source and design fan-powered windmills in groups, promoting experiential learning and reinforcing sustainability and climate change concepts. (Duration: 50 Minutes)