A Drop in the Bucket

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A standards-based exploration of the role of water in our lives, for grades 2 – 8

A Drop in the Bucket, developed in alignment with California standards, is a hands-on program designed to promote awareness of local, regional, and global water issues—especially the California drought—and what everyone can do to help conserve our most precious natural resource. We can offer in-person programming or distance learning through real-time live streaming.

Your Students Will Explore

  • The water cycle
  • Global access to clean water
  • Where their water comes from 
  • How we use water as a society
  • Practical ways to conserve water at home

In-person, Hybrid, and Fully Virtual Program Options

  • In-person: One time visit for up to 4 classes per day, we can visit your school multiple times to provide programming for additional classes.
  • Fully Livestreamed Program: We conduct a 45 or 60 minute fully livestream program. This is a great option for fully online schools. 
  • Assembly: We bring an interactive assembly to your school or event

Reservations Calendar

A New Way to Experience the Program!
This year, we’re introducing a new indoor/outdoor format that combines engaging classroom activities with outdoor exploration. Students will learn about water and sustainability in their classroom before heading outside for one of the program’s highlights: our hands-on aqueduct engineering challenge! This new format preserves the interactive, hands-on experience students love while giving us greater flexibility to adapt to changing weather conditions.

What to Expect
A 75-minute hands-on program exploring the water cycle, where Los Angeles gets our water and how we use it, and how we can conserve
this precious resource.


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We can do up to 2 programs a day, each program consists of 2 classes.
Two classes participate in the program in tandem but with their own Wildwoods instructor. Each instructor can facilitate the program for a maximum of 35 students.

Program 1: 8:30 – 9:45 am
Class A | Class B

In between programs, our instructors take a lunch break and reset the program area. They need a minimum of 60 minutes between programs.

Program 2: 10:45 – 12:00 pm
Class C | Class D

This is only a sample. You will select the times that work best for your school.

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Bell Schedule

First Bell
Dismissal
Recess/Nutrition Start
Recess/Nutrition End
Lunch Start
Lunch End

1 Program = 2 classes in tandem
2 Programs = 4 classes in one day with a break between set of classes
If you need to reserve programs for a different number of classes, please reach our to our Drop Coordinator for support

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Maximum of 35 students

Maximum of 35 students


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Please ensure there are at least 60 minutes and no more than 90 minutes between Program 1 and Program 2.








Maximum of 35 students

Maximum of 35 students



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What to Expect
A fully livestreamed 60-minute program presented to individual classes.

Explore the water cycle, where Los Angeles gets our water and how we use it, and how we can conserve this precious resource.

Expand student knowledge by diving deeper into the science behind water filtration as students build filters alongside our instuctor
using common everyday items.


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Sample Schedule
Class A: 9:00 am- 10:00 am

45 minutes between each class if booking more than one class.

Example:
Class A: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Break 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Class B: 10:45 am - 11:45 am

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Optional: Water Filter Activity

If you want to include the hands-on component, building a water filter, it will add 15 minutes to the program for a total time of approximately 60 minutes.

If “yes,” you will need to distribute the materials list (English / Spanish) to students ahead of time if they are bringing them from home. Otherwise, please secure the necessary items ahead of time.

Do you want to include the Build a Water Filter activity for your students?

If you require a start time other than those listed here, please contact our program coordinator.
Let us know how we can make this a great experience for your students.
Do you have any mobility, language, or other accessibility considerations you’d like for us to take into account?
Need help making your reservation? email us at drop@wildwoodsla.org
Please note: One week prior to your presentation you will receive an email requesting the link and access information for your virtual classroom.

See what teachers from past programs have to say.

  • “I love how the program gives my students the chance to get hands-on experience with these basic concepts of science. What a great complement to our NGSS work! AND they learn how to conserve water.”
    Marcy G., 5th-grade teacher

  • “Wow. What a great program. This was my first time with A Drop in the Bucket, and it’s about more than Science. It fit perfectly into our Social Studies unit.”
    Jorge R, 6th-grade teacher

Resources

A Drop in the Bucket is made possible by:

The program is FREE to schools (public, private, or charter) within the service area of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.

Questions about A Drop in the Bucket?

Reach out with questions, including inquiries about our fee-based option for schools outside of LADWP’s service area, to: drop@wildwoodsla.org.