The Aquatic Science Project focuses its participants on the life in, on, and around the water and those specific live organisms, plants and animals. This project area overlaps with several other project areas or provides plenty of exploration by itself. You can dive deep into all aquatic life learning how to conserve and manage the water in which they live.
Resources
- Project Information Sheet
- Explore Book – Water Projects
- Explore Book – Water Filtration and Electro-coagulation
- Components of a Community Water System – Lesson Plan
- Components of a Community Water System – Poster
- EnviroScape Water Pollution Lesson Plan
- Freddie the Fish Lesson Plan
- Investigating Water Curriculum
- Pipe Game Lesson Plan
- Stream Table – Lesson Plan
- Stream Table – Build your own Stream Table
- Stream Trailer – Flip Chart
- Stream Trailer – Users Guide and Lesson Plan
- Water Bingo Activity – Instructions
- Water Bingo Activity – Call Cards
- Water Bingo Activity – Game cards (30) 1 card per page
- Water Bingo Activity – Game cards (60) 2 cards per page
- Water Cycle in a Bag Lesson Plan
- Water Drops on a Penny Lesson Plan
- Youth Water Day Template
Project Website Resources
- Guide to Freshwater Ecology
- Texas Aquatic Science (by Rudolph Rosen)
- Texas Waters: Exploring Water and Watersheds (TPWD)
Events and Activities
Click here for state-wide event calendar!
Natural Resources Photography Contest
The Texas 4-H Natural Resources Photography Contest encourages observation within specific Natural Resources project areas and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and processing of photographs. This contest provides another opportunity to showcase the photographic work of 4-H members in all age divisions.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Fish Art Contest
The Fish Art Contest sparks the imaginations of students and provides valuable lessons about fish and the importance of conserving Texas’ aquatic resources. Art, science, and creative writing foster a connection to the outdoors and inspire the next generation of stewards.
Water Ambassadors Program
The Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program provides high school youth an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and develop leadership skills related to the science, technology, engineering, and management of water in Texas.
Contact: David Smith | 979.314.8224 | Email: david.smith@ag.tamu.edu
- Next Water Ambassadors Applications Open March 15, ending May 1
- 2024-2025 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program Application Instructions
- Water Ambassadors Program Information (11”x17” brochure)
- Water Ambassador Program Information (8.5”x11” one-pager)
- TCEQ – Texas Environmental Excellence Award Video
- Water Ambassadors
Project Photo Gallery
