It’s All in a Drop

Water is one of the most abundant natural resources on planet earth. Without water, life could not exist. Both plants and animals depend on water for survival. In fact, many plants and animals are composed mostly of water itself. Yet, with all of our knowledge of water's importance to life, people tend to take it for granted, believing that clean water is an inexhaustible natural resource; one that will always be there at the turn of a dial or push of a button.

In this program, Jack will teach girls and boys about the water cycle; the endless process which circulates water throughout the world. Water is everywhere, whether it is in the form of a liquid, gas, or solid. No matter where one looks, we are surrounded by water. What seems to be such an abundant resource, one would think clean water should not be a problem. Yet today, water contamination is one of the biggest problems facing the inhabitants of this planet.

Life Without Water

Humorously, the program begins with Jack's interpretation of a day without water. Boys and girls quickly realize how different life would be if suddenly there was no water. Imagine not being able to brush your teeth, take a shower, or flush the toilet. We're talking major inconvenience! As inconvenient as this may seem, students clearly begin to understand that life without water would have much greater consequences.

Groundwater

More than 96% of all the earth's useable fresh water supply is in the form of groundwater. What is groundwater? How is it stored? How must it be protected? Through a simple experiment on stage, Jack will show students how groundwater collects beneath the earth's surface, and how the misuse and contamination of groundwater must be avoided.

Journey Down The Delaware

In an eye opening slide presentation, boys and girls will travel with Jack and his five year old daughter, Amanda Lee, down the Delaware River, via canoe. Girls and boys relate to Amanda's enthusiasm, exploration, and discovery of many different life forms, from squiggly water bugs to endangered turtles! Students learn how all forms of life depend upon clean water. Unfortunately, as our journey continues students will see how people's influence on the river can be harmful.

Ocean Dumping, Pollution and Responsibility

Using black lights and fluorescent puppets, boys and girls will learn how the creatures of the sea feel about ocean dumping and how it is effecting their lives. Without a doubt, students will begin to realize that all water deserves our respect and understanding; for it is our responsibility to take care of this, our most precious natural resource-WATER!

This program may be 100% funded by the Clean Communities Program of New Jersey.