--- title: The Water Literacy Project description: Explore our resource hub for water literacy, offering hands-on activities and engaging materials to inspire learners of all ages about the importance of water conservation. --- [Skip to content](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/home#main-content) [![Logo of The Water Literacy Project](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Project/Logo%20of%20The%20Water%20Literacy%20Project.webp?width=155&height=75&name=Logo%20of%20The%20Water%20Literacy%20Project.webp "Logo of The Water Literacy Project")](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/?hsLang=en) - [Refresh Water!](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/refresh-water) - [About](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/about-the-project) - [News](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/news) - [Refresh Water!](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/refresh-water) - [About](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/about-the-project) - [News](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/news) English - [Français](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/fr/home) - [English](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/home) English ![Logo of The Water Literacy Project](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Project/Logo%20of%20The%20Water%20Literacy%20Project.webp?width=11269&height=5448&name=Logo%20of%20The%20Water%20Literacy%20Project.webp) A National **Water Learning Journey**   [Learn more](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/home#Learn-more) ## When we understand ## WATER, ## we shape the ## FUTURE. Water literacy made active, practical and engaging - at school, at home and in the community. --- The Water Literacy Project makes learning about Canada's freshwater active and fun for everyone! When you understand where your water comes from, and why freshwater matters, you can help protect it, now and in the future!    The Water Literacy Project's free educational activities include: | ![Checkmark](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Checkmark.png?width=51&height=45&name=Checkmark.png) | Hands-on experiences | | --- | --- | | ![Checkmark](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Checkmark.png?width=51&height=45&name=Checkmark.png) | Dynamic multimedia materials | | ![Checkmark](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Checkmark.png?width=51&height=45&name=Checkmark.png) | Ready-to-use activities | | ![Checkmark](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Checkmark.png?width=51&height=45&name=Checkmark.png) | Opportunities for building, questioning, testing, and discovering | ![A smiling boy holds a folder next to a laptop displaying a group of students. Floating blue icons represent audio, settings, and achievement. A smartphone with a checklist and a paper document appear in the foreground against a splash of water.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/img_home%201.png "A smiling boy holds a folder next to a laptop displaying a group of students. Floating blue icons represent audio, settings, and achievement. A smartphone with a checklist and a paper document appear in the foreground against a splash of water.") --- ## Our initiatives --- The Water Literacy Project brings together three main initiatives under one national water learning journey. ![AquaAction Logo](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Partners/AquaAction%20Logo%202422%20x%201085.png?width=2000&height=895&name=AquaAction%20Logo%202422%20x%201085.png "AquaAction Logo") ![logo\_cangeo\_home](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Logos/Partners/logo_cangeo_home.svg "logo_cangeo_home") ![Canadian Museum of Nature](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Partners/Canadian%20Museum%20of%20Nature.png?width=250&height=63&name=Canadian%20Museum%20of%20Nature.png "Canadian Museum of Nature") ## *![logo\_refresh\_home](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Logos/Project/logo_refresh_home.svg)* Action Packs ### ![Line 23](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%2023.png?width=104&height=2&name=Line%2023.png) Explore fun, hands-on activities that help learners understand freshwater, explore possibilities, and create something they can share. The ReFresh Water! Action Packs are brought to you by AquaAction as part of the Water Literacy Project.    ![Group icon](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/group%20icon.png?width=70&height=70&name=group%20icon.png) KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12     ![Rectangle 91](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Rectangle%2091.png?width=284&height=283&name=Rectangle%2091.png)       IN THE COMMUNITY AT HOME AT SCHOOL   [EXPLORE ReFresh Water](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/refresh-water?hsLang=en) ## "Freshwater: *Lifeblood of the Land"* Giant Floor Maps ### ![Line 23](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%2023.png?width=104&height=2&name=Line%2023.png) Educators can book large-format maps created by Canadian Geographic to help learners explore Canada's freshwater systems, consider their relationships with water, and discover water-related careers. Each map includes a Teacher's Guide, 12 curriculum-linked lesson plans, activities and additional resources.   ![Group icon](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/group%20icon.png?width=70&height=70&name=group%20icon.png) KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12     ![An aerial bird's-eye view shows a large group of people standing around the perimeter of a massive floor map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River basin. The map is highly detailed with blue water and green land. The crowd is gathered on a light gray pavement next to a wooden deck.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/overhead-view-crowd-giant-great-lakes-map.png?width=284&height=284&name=overhead-view-crowd-giant-great-lakes-map.png)       IN THE COMMUNITY AT EVENTS AT SCHOOL   [EXPLORE Maps](https://cangeoeducation.ca/en/maps/freshwater-lifeblood-of-the-land/) ## *"Freshwater Systems"* Virtual Workshops ### ![Line 23](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%2023.png?width=104&height=2&name=Line%2023.png) Classrooms across Canada can join live virtual workshops led by educators from the Canadian Museum of Nature. These interactive sessions connect classrooms with the museum to explore Earth's hydrosphere and the water cycle.   ![Group icon](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/group%20icon.png?width=70&height=70&name=group%20icon.png) GRADE 7 TO 9     ![A woman with short green hair uses a silver digital microscope to examine fossils. An ammonite, a dinosaur skull, and a globe are on the desk. She wears a blue button-down shirt and looks toward the side with a slight smile. Shelves in the background hold various scientific specimens.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Woman%20using%20microscope.png?width=284&height=284&name=Woman%20using%20microscope.png)       AT SCHOOL       [EXPLORE Workshops](https://nature.ca/en/learn-explore/educators/education/freshwater-systems/) ![logo\_refresh\_home](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Logos/Project/logo_refresh_home.svg "logo_refresh_home") ## *Refresh Water!* Action Packs ### ![Line 23](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%2023.png?width=104&height=2&name=Line%2023.png) ReFresh Water! offers hands-on learning materials designed by AquaAction to help students and communities engage with local water issues. It will include learning modules, videos, digital journals, and Action Packs with guided activities that explore real-world water challenges. The full resource library will be available for September.    ![people\_icon 1](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/people_icon%201.png?width=61&height=37&name=people_icon%201.png) KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12     ![Rectangle 91](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Rectangle%2091.png?width=284&height=283&name=Rectangle%2091.png)       IN THE COMMUNITY AT HOME AT SCHOOL   [EXPLORE ReFresh Water](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/refresh-water?hsLang=en) ![logo\_cangeo\_home](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Logos/Partners/logo_cangeo_home.svg "logo_cangeo_home") ## *Freshwater: Lifeblood of the Land* Giant Floor Maps ### ![Line 23](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%2023.png?width=104&height=2&name=Line%2023.png) As of September 2026, educators will be able to book large-format maps created by Canadian Geographic. These maps help students explore Canada’s freshwater systems and learn about water-related careers. Each map comes with a Teacher’s Guide and 12 curriculum-linked lesson plans, activities and additional resources.    ![people\_icon 1](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/people_icon%201.png?width=61&height=37&name=people_icon%201.png)   KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12     ![An aerial bird's-eye view shows a large group of people standing around the perimeter of a massive floor map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River basin. The map is highly detailed with blue water and green land. The crowd is gathered on a light gray pavement next to a wooden deck.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/overhead-view-crowd-giant-great-lakes-map.png?width=284&height=284&name=overhead-view-crowd-giant-great-lakes-map.png)       IN THE COMMUNITY AT EVENTS AT SCHOOL   [EXPLORE Maps](https://cangeoeducation.ca/en/maps/freshwater-lifeblood-of-the-land/) ![Canadian Museum of Nature](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Partners/Canadian%20Museum%20of%20Nature.png?width=265&height=67&name=Canadian%20Museum%20of%20Nature.png "Canadian Museum of Nature") ## *Water Systems* Virtual Workshops ### ![Line 23](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%2023.png?width=104&height=2&name=Line%2023.png) Starting in September 2026, Grade 8 classrooms across Canada can join live virtual workshops led by expert museum educators from the Canadian Museum of Nature. These interactive sessions connect classrooms directly with the museum to explore Earth’s hydrosphere and learn about the water cycle.    ![people\_icon 1](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/people_icon%201.png?width=61&height=37&name=people_icon%201.png)   GRADE 8     ![A woman with short green hair uses a silver digital microscope to examine fossils. An ammonite, a dinosaur skull, and a globe are on the desk. She wears a blue button-down shirt and looks toward the side with a slight smile. Shelves in the background hold various scientific specimens.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Woman%20using%20microscope.png?width=284&height=284&name=Woman%20using%20microscope.png)       AT SCHOOL       [EXPLORE Workshops](https://nature.ca/en/learn-explore/educators/education/freshwater-systems/) ![Group 118](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Group%20118.png "Group 118") ## Water Literacy Starter Quiz --- ## How much do you already know about freshwater? Get those thoughts flowing with this starter quiz! 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