Last week, OUC’s Marketing and Community Engagement team attended a Project AWESOME workshop at Lakeview Elementary, a water customer in Osceola County. The workshop introduced new instructional content supporting OUC’s water conservation initiatives.
The Drip Drop Design pilot program is a groundbreaking initiative set to replace OUC’s existing water conservation workshop. The engaging program empowers students to become Irrigation Engineers and fosters collaboration and innovation while instilling a deep understanding of water conservation principles.
Students at Lakeview Elementary in St. Cloud, FL, participate in a Project AWESOME workshop focused on water conservation.
What to Expect from Drip Drop Design
Students participating in the Engineering Design Challenge will delve into the intricacies of designing and creating a drip irrigation system. The program encompasses an immersive exploration of the water cycle, various irrigation systems, water-absorbing plants for landscaping, and methods to conserve water during irrigation.
The ultimate goal is for students to work together to design and create a model drip irrigation system for a city park in their community — a practical and impactful application of their newfound knowledge.
Students at Lakeview Elementary in St. Cloud, FL participate in a Project AWESOME workshop focused on water conservation.
How the Program Meets Educational Standards
Drip Drop Design aligns with various educational standards, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for students. These standards include:
- Sunshine State Standards: Emphasizing systematic observations, experiments, data analysis, and the importance of empirical evidence in scientific investigations.
- Language Arts Florida Standards: Promoting effective communication skills, collaboration, and the use of academic vocabulary in speaking and writing.
- Mathematics Florida Standards: Applying mathematical concepts to real-world contexts, fostering individual and collective effortful learning.
- Next Generation Science Standards: Addressing Earth and Human Activity, and emphasizing engineering design principles, problem-solving, and testing to improve prototypes.
Students at Lakeview Elementary in St. Cloud, FL participate in a Project AWESOME workshop focused on water conservation.
Why Drip Drop Design Matters
In addition to contributing to a more sustainable, the program also nurtures essential skills in the next generation. Students will engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication — all while actively applying their knowledge to real-world challenges.
The program is another example of OUC’s efforts to encourage conversations and curriculum in our local learning communities that support a more sustainable and responsible future for our community.
Students at Lakeview Elementary in St. Cloud, FL participate in a Project AWESOME workshop focused on water conservation.
