--- title: "ReFresh Water: Engage Students in Local Water Issues | Action Packs by AquaAction" description: Engage students in local water issues with ReFresh Water! Action Packs, empowering them to create projects that promote awareness and inspire environmental action. --- [Skip to content](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/refresh-water#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/refresh-water) - [English](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/refresh-water) English ![logo\_refresh\_home](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Logos/Project/logo_refresh_home.svg "logo_refresh_home") ACTION PACKS ![Horizontal line](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Horizontal%20line.png?width=136&height=3&name=Horizontal%20line.png)   Choose the pathway that's right for you (grade 7-12, or K-6), then explore freshwater through a short learning experience and a creative project you can share. The ReFresh Water! Action Packs are brought to you by AquaAction as part of the Water Literacy Project. ## GRADE 7 ## TO GRADE 12 ![Five smiling students stand together in front of a blue water-themed graphic background.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Activities/Five%20smiling%20students%20background.png?width=593&height=362&name=Five%20smiling%20students%20background.png "Five smiling students stand together in front of a blue water-themed graphic background.") Five complete Action Packs for Grades 7-12. Explore freshwater, take action and create a project you can share.      [EXPLORE GRADES 7-12](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/activities-for-grades-7-12?hsLang=en) ## KINDERGARTEN ## TO GRADE 6 ![Smiling kids banner](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Activities/Smiling%20kids%20banner%20k-6.png?width=593&height=362&name=Smiling%20kids%20banner%20k-6.png "Smiling kids banner") Hands-on Action Packs adapted for younger learners, with adult support. Selected K-6 resources are available now, with more coming in early 2027.     [EXPLORE K-6](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/action-packs/k-6?hsLang=en) ## How ReFresh Water! works   LEARN freshwater basics.   CONNECT with big ideas.   EXPLOREpossibilities.     CREATEa project you can share. Move through the journey at your own pace Each Action Pack combines a quiz, Info-Drops, an Explorer's Journal, a Project Booklet and a Facilitator Guide.  Submit your project ![](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Horizontal%20line.png?width=136&height=3&name=Horizontal%20line.png)   Submit your project to receive a certificate recognizing your work and an AquaHero Kit. With the appropriate permissions, your project may also be featured on the ReFresh Water! website or at a future event. 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