Fun Educational Videos for Kids

Since 1993 Tucson Water has partnered with a local nonprofit, the Environmental Education Exchange (E3), to provide educational programs to Tucson area schools. Below are some fun and engaging videos that are part of those educational offerings.

Water Smart Kids - Pre-Visit Video

Part of the Water Smart Kids program for 1st-3rd grade students, this fun animated 9 minute video teaches the basics of the water cycle, Tucson’s water sources, and water conservation.

Our Water, Our Future - Water Smart Flix

Part of the Our Water, Our Future program for 4th-5th graders, these four short videos teach about Tucson’s water sources, the CAP, the importance of turning off sinks when not in use, and shows examples of rainwater harvesting.


Our Water, Our Future - Pre-Visit Video

Part of the Our Water, Our Future program for 4th-5th graders, this unique 7 minute video explores the history of water sources and water usage here in Tucson.

Watching Our Water - Pre-Visit Video

Part of the Watching Our Water program for 6th-8th graders, this outstanding 11 minute video teaches about the 80-gallons of personal water we all use every day, Tucson’s water sources, the history of the Central Arizona Project, and Tucson Water’s water delivery infrastructure.


Water Smart Kids - 1st-3rd grade - Part 1

Part 1: (41 minutes) Learn about the water cycle, what happened to the Santa Cruz River, and how groundwater is one of Tucson’s important water sources.

Water Smart Kids -1st-3rd grade - Part 2

Part 2: (29 minutes) Explore Colorado River water, recycled water, and rainwater, and discover ways you can be Water Smart and help save water.


Our Water, Our Future: 4th-5th grade

This 1 hour presentation explore nature's water cycle, Tucson's urban water cycle, Tucson's water sources, and water conservation.

Watching Our Water: 6th-9th grade

This 50 minute presentation dives into the intricacies of Tucson's unique water issues to gain a better understanding of Tucson's water sources, the urban water cycle, water use, and water conservation.