More Programs
In addition to our outstanding water, recycling, and energy programs, E3 has developed programs on diverse topics including Climate Change, living history, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and environmental stewardship.
Student Stories of Climate Change
Grades: 8th-12th | Since 2023
80 programs 1200 students
Student Stories of Climate Change is a two day classroom educational program for 8th-12th graders, presented by the City of Tucson and Tucson Water. During the classroom presentations, students learn the science of Climate Change by examining evidence from credible international agencies, such as NASA, NOAA, and NWS. Students watch short, personal stories about Climate Change from high school to graduate school students from around the world. Additionally, students explore the City of Tucson’s climate and water reliability plans, learning about the unique challenges Climate Change presents for their desert home. Students stay engaged throughout the program by using response clickers to share their preexisting perspectives about Climate Change, as well as to answer comprehension questions.
Exploring the Anza Trail
Grades: 4th | Since 2015
540 programs 14,000 students
Exploring the Anza Trail is an interdisciplinary program designed for 4th grade students. Through a series of hands-on activities, writing and drawing assignments, and a dramatic 50-minute class presentation, students put themselves in the shoes of a colonist on the Anza Trail to explore the universal concepts of overcoming challenges, having hope and courage, making connections, and seeking a better life. Each student receives an in-depth Exploring the Anza Trail Activity Book filled with engaging activities and video links to reinforce newly acquired learning, and 4th graders receive a free National Parks pass. The presentation and related activities are aligned with ADE standards. Exploring the Anza Trail is sponsored by the National Park Service and offered free of charge to eligible Tucson and Southern Arizona schools. The Exploring the Anza Trail program was revised in Summer 2019.
Each student receives a take-home Walking Checklist, a reflective bracelet, and an informational brochure.
Riders and Walkers
Grades: 3RD-4th | Since 2017
260 programs 6,250 students
Riders & Walkers is an interdisciplinary program for 3rd-4th grade students. It addresses the benefits and basic safety issues of biking and walking in the students’ communities through related activities and an interactive, one-hour multimedia class presentation conducted by an engaging presenter. Each student receives a take-home Walking Checklist, a reflective bracelet, and an informational brochure. The presentation and related activities are aligned with ADE standards. Riders and Walkers is made possible by the City of Tucson in partnership with Living Streets Alliance, and is offered free of charge to 3rd-4th grade classes at eligible Tucson-area schools.
Preserve the QC!
Grades: 5th-8th | 2015-2018
200 programs 5,400 students
Preserve the QC! is a multidisciplinary program for 5th-8th grade students about recycling, water conservation, and air quality. Related lessons (including a pre-visit video) and an engaging 55-minute classroom presentation are aligned with ADE standards. Supporting community goals and environmental stewardship, Preserve the QC! is sponsored by Town of Queen Creek and offered free of charge to schools within Queen Creek service boundaries.
