Hardly a day goes by when we don't hear something about water, and students of all ages in South Florida need to understand the variables affecting the quality and quantity of the water from which their lives depend. To this end, the City of Hollywood Water Public Utilities has available a "lending library" of various water related aides. The idea for this program was spawned from involvement between City employees, local teachers, the general public, and most importantly, the children.

This is a collection of materials useful within a classroom environment. They include ideas for science projects, teachers' guides, worksheets, and coloring books/activity booklets for children which are available for use in their entirety, to incorporate parts into curriculums, or to peruse for individual ideas. There are also donated children's reading books about where water comes from, what we use it for, etc. and videos on various water subjects. In addition, we have a documentary produced for the Nature Company showing the beauty of water, and a music video (to the Hungarian Rhapsody), produced and donated by a local film maker, reflecting on humans' relationship with water and the earth.

Our lending library is based out of the Water Quality Office located at 1621 N. 14th Avenue (Wastewater Treatment Plant). The office hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. You can call (954) 921-3414 to reserve materials, or if you have any questions.

Books, Teacher's Guides
Where Does Water Come From?	Grades K-5
A Clever Calvin book that tells children where water comes from, what it is used for, how it gets to faucets, how it gets to homes, where it goes after we use it.
The Magic School bus at the Waterworks	Grades K-5
A 1987 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book for Nonfiction. Who would have thought that a class trip to the waterworks could be so much fun? with the magic school bus and a teacher like MS. Frizzle, anything can happen.
Water Magic, Water Activities for Students and Teachers	Grades K-3
Innovative teacher's resource is full of educational and fun water activities. Teacher's guide describes 23 hands-on activities, each addressing a specific objective and curriculum area. Every curriculum area used in the primary grades is covered by at least one activity in the book. All the material in the book has been carefully reviewed and tested by respected youth education specialists.
Splash! Activity Book	Grades K-4
Activity booklet for children. A variety of cross-curriculum activities centered around water offered; word games, number games and lots of opportunities to use crayons.
The Story of Drinking Water Teacher's Guide	Grades l-3
Teacher's resource full of activities that can be done in the classroom with little or no extra equipment. Student pages may be duplicated for classroom use, teacher information and background also provided. Activities each address a specific objective and curriculum area.
The Story of Drinking Water Teacher's Guide	Grades 4-9
Teacher's resource full of activities that can be done in the classroom with little or no extra equipment. Student pages may be duplicated for classroom use, teacher information and background also provided. Activities each address a specific objective and curriculum area.
The Story Of Drinking Water	All grades
Full-color illustrated booklet is effective/fun way for school-age children to learn about drinking water. Teacher's guides complement the booklets. it defines water, describes water cycle, explains where water is found, how it is treated and distributed and has lots of tips for water conservation.
Young Water Scientists: Water Can Be Fun! HOW to Create a Successful Science Fair	Grades K-5
34 actual science fair experiments that can be used by children of all ages. All experiments are related to water and are categorized by age groups.

Videos
Waterhog Haven	6 minutes	All grades
To teach children the value of water conservation starring the "Common Waterhog" doing what he does best, wasting water. The story line concerns the effects of water-wasting on a town. Led by the Waterhog, he and the town residents waste water until they finally run out, when Waterhog's house catches on fire and the fire hoses run dry. There is no dialogue in the video until the final scene. Product of San Diego County Water Authority.
Take a Look .. Rain	10 minutes	Grades 4-7
Jeffrey isn't very excited about having to spend his day inside because of the rain, Although rain dampens his day, Jeffrey uses the experience to learn why the water cycle is so important to all living things. TV Ontario product.
Always Pure, Never Runs Dry	15 minutes	Grades ?
Video demonstrates through real-life situations what it takes to provide safe, reliable drinking water at reasonable prices. AWWA product.
What Do You Know About H20?	22 minutes	Grades 5-12
Video full of interesting facts about how much water we use and waste. Shot on location at various sites in the country, and is organized in question/answer format. AWWA product.
Water, Gift of Life	50 minutes	All grades
Video was filmed on location around the world, from the mountains of Montana to the tropical jungles of Peru, to Glacier Bay, to undersea in the South Pacific. Is a breathtaking video experience of the beauty of water. Nature Company product.
Contrasts	6 minutes	Grades 5-12
video has no dialogue, a "music video" set to Lizst's Hungarian Rhapsody. imparts the important message of humans, relationship with the earth ' and water in particular. Video was donated for Hollywood's use by its' creator.