How can we support youth to discover, understand, and act for a sustainable future? The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) develops Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Guides to help school-aged youth (ages 11-18) tackle complex global issues. Guides in this series cover topics such as the ocean, biotechnology, food, energy, biodiversity, sustainable communities, and others!
The Smithsonian Science for Global Goals development team is seeking educators interested in field testing activities in an upcoming guide on water. Field Testers will have the opportunity to use parts of this guide as they are developed and offer their expertise on how activities can be improved to better serve their students and community. All field testers will be named in the credits of the published guide and given a certificate acknowledging their contribution.
- Field Testing Timeline: February 2, 2026 – June 15, 2026
- Field Testing Commitment:
- Review and comment on 12-15 pages of written material (monthly)
- Implement activities with youth and submit feedback to improve useability or engagement.
More information on the Water! guide: The Water! guide will build understanding of water as the foundation for life on Earth. Activities will support youth to investigate the significance of water, water availability, usage, quality, treatment, and management to think about a sustainable future.
You can find out more information about the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals project here. If you have questions or would like more information on this opportunity, feel free to email GlobalGoals@si.edu.
Applications open through January 23, 2026.