Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Water Education and Student Activities:
Project WET and
the CT Science Curriculum Framework  

Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is a comprehensive curriculum guide that offers many hands-on activities for students and teachers that pertain to many aspects of water education.  In Connecticut, the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is the sponsor of Project WET, offering educator workshops throughout the state.

Project WET curriculum books are only available to educators that participate in a 6 hour Project WET workshop.  To inquire about upcoming workshops or to schedule on at your school or education center, please contact Susan Quincy at 203.734.2513 or at susan.quincy@ct.gov .  Workshops cost $40 per person.  Group rates are available: 2 teachers from the same school are charged $35 each, 3 or more teachers from the same school are charged $30 each.

Project WET activities have been correlated to the CT Science Curriculum Framework.  For each grade level, the relevant Project WET activities are correlated to the Science Curriculum Framework Content Standards. It also lists the activities' objectives and the CMT Correlation.

PreK-K PDF
Grade 1 PDF
Grade 2 PDF
Grade 3 PDF
Grade 4 PDF
Grade 5 PDF
Grade 6 PDF
Grade 7 PDF
Grade 8 PDF
Grade 9 PDF
Grade 10 PDF
Grade 11 and 12 PDF

Overview of Project WET Activities and Corresponding Content Standards
Elementary School (Grades K through 5) PDF
Middle School (Grades 6 through 8) PDF
High School (Grades 9 through 12) PDF

Content last updated December 2012