Supports Manitoba Learning Outcomes
Science
Arts Education
Language
Social Studies
Plug & Play! Minimal Prep!
Print Worksheets
Set Up Projector
Let The Website Do The Rest!
How It Works
4 weekly pre-planned modules, at your own pace
Led by a website projected at the front of the class
Students do fun and engaging activities for points
Module at-a-glance (approx.60-75mins)
- 10 Minute Prep
- Video-Led
- Team Activities
- Game Shows
- Music
- Missions
What Teachers Say
"Easy to use, curriculum related and students loved the videos."
Bonnie Beveridge, Brandon, MB
"It was a refreshing new way to talk about important issues that the students have heard about before."
Danette Donnely, Brandon, MB
"It was a well-rounded program! The students got very excited and really enjoyed going on 'missions'!"
Lisa Meadows, Brandon, MB
A MISSION FOR WATER
The H2Whoa! resource inspires students to become water superheroes and help their families conserve and protect our precious water resources!
Modules Overview
One Water
The adventure begins! How are we connected to water? Explore how we use and have fun with water. Learn from the Tsleil Waututh First Nation that when we look after water, we look after everything that lives in and depends on water, like salmon. Practicing gratitude for water. Receive Mission 1: turning off taps.
Save Water
How does water reach our taps? How is our drinking water cleaned? Learn about the Water Cycle and how we can conserve our precious drinking water. Meet Anishinaabe Elder Josephine Mandamin, who walked around the Great Lakes, inspiring millions to care for water. Receive Mission 2: saving water.
Protect Water
How does water get polluted? Why is it important to keep it clean? Learn ways to protect our water, including how Indigenous farmers in southern Belize have a natural way to keep their streams and rivers clean, so they can use the water to grow their crops. Putting learning into practice with Mission 3: protecting water.
Connect in Place
How is water part of where I live? Learn what forms of natural water sources are close to my school/home. Hear about an Indigenous community in Arizona that planted a forest to help clean a polluted river. Program wrap-up and celebration!
Messages from Mother Earth
Indigenous perspectives on water
Each week, our young Cree superhero highlights Indigenous-led environmental projects around the world, showing how Indigenous cultural practices and wisdom hold solutions for our water issues.
Created in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous artists, elders and culture keepers.
Inspires Action on the Sustainable Development Goals
Promotes 21st Century Learning
Facilitates interdisciplinary learning
combining arts, language, science and social studies curriculum
Develops the 4C's
incl. communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity
Connects learning to the real world
through fun at-home missions to lead change in families
Meets diverse learning needs
with engaging, arts-based group activities
Helps bring tech into the classroom
in an easy plug & play format, no special equipment needed!