Win a Copy of The Water Princess

No purchase necessary. Fill out the form below and you will be automatically entered to win one of four (4) hard copies of The Water Princess Land and Water Unit Plan Instructional Guide, Teacher Toolkit, and a copy of the book, The Water Princess, by Susan Verde.

Winners will be drawn on Monday, April 1, 2024 by 12p CST. Winners will be contacted via email for shipping information. Prizes will be shipped within 2 weeks following the final drawing, winners who do not provide shipping information during that time will forfeit giveaway.

Giveaway winners will be offered the opportunity to participate in a voluntary "Teacher Spotlight" on Teaching Channel's social media accounts. To participate, winners may be asked to provide photos, videos, or testimonials using The Water Princess or other science-focused instructional strategies. Expressed written permission must be obtained for any student included in media submitted by the winner.

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Designed for early elementary school learners, The Water Princess Land and Water Instructional Guide helps students understand key concepts about land, water, and conserving resources while addressing the challenges the faced in the story. Students will gain knowledge that the Earth can be represented in many different models, as well as the skills to identify landforms, global bodies of water, and the availability of freshwater.

Inside this 36-page instructional guide, you’ll find:

• A unit overview with learning standards
• 15 detailed lesson plans for 45-60 minute sessions
• Customizable templates and printable resources 
• Everything you need for successful instruction

In addition to the instructional guide, Kathy has created a 15-page teacher toolkit to be your companion throughout the unit. Along with creator insights from Kathy, in The Water Princess Land and Water Toolkit, you’ll find expanded explanations of the strategies used, tips for successful instruction throughout the unit, and a section to record notes as you work through the instructional guide.

Kathy Renfrew

Known online as “The Science Lady,” Kathy Renfrew is an elementary science teacher who has been teaching since 2007. Kathy was a National Board Certified Teacher as well as a Presidential Awardee in Elementary Science. In addition to a B.S. in Human Development, Kathy holds an M.Ed. in Professional Teaching and an M.S. in K–8 Science Education. Currently, Kathy is an education specialist for the Wade Institute for Science Education, an EdReports reviewer, and a respected name in the science education community. Kathy is a vocal advocate of the need for quality science instruction in elementary classrooms.

Dr. Wendy Amato

Dr. Wendy Amato earned her Master’s in Education and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University. Wendy began teaching in 1991, has served as a Middle School Administrator, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. She has delivered teacher professional development workshops and student leadership workshops in the US and internationally. Wendy and her family live near Charlottesville, Virginia.