Intro if you Dare

Having a sustainable, high-quality water supply is a major concern in the Chihuahuan desert. As the human population multiplies and resources are divided, water issues remain one of the region's biggest environmental challenges. Through a computer animated educational tool titled "Willie's Water World,"problem solving, critical thinking, and creative assessments help make learning about water more interesting and enjoyable.

While education must cater to many learning styles, some prefer to learn through hands-on and real life experiences. Science inquiry uses what is already known to develop additional knowledge by investigating and making logical predictions. Understanding this enriched approach to learning, El Paso Water Utilities selected this curriculum to assist teachers in teaching about the local water issues that affect everyone in the region.

"Willie" the Water Drop is an icon for El Paso Water Utilities; he symbolizes water conservation throughout the El Paso area. This inquisitive, animated character takes the viewer through leaps, bounds and splashes to explore and discover where our water resources originate. Join Willie as he maneuvers through surface and underground resources and helps us engage in creative learning ideas for water smart solutions.

We all depend on water, but our degree of knowledge determines how conscientious we are about it. Students will encounter challenges as they discover how limited and vulnerable our fresh water supply is. With access to vast amounts of information from geological studies, satellite images and other technology, students will discover how real-life situations can be the difference in having or not having a high-quality and plentiful water supply.