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Welcome to Project SwellPROJECT SWELL Project SWELL is a hands-on K-12 water quality and pollution prevention curricula that balances environmental and scientific studies. San Diego Unified School District, the City of San Diego and San Diego Coastkeeper have united to enhance the existing science curriculum to address pressing environmental issues in San Diego County. The lessons align with the State Science Content Standards for California Public Schools, Science Framework for California and meets learning objectives set out by California Department of Education. This unique San Diego-based education program supports progressive change by educating our children about pollution prevention and how their participation can help to improve the health of our ocean and waterways.
The Project SWELL curricula is currently in Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades at 130 schools in San Diego Unified School District schools and in 5th grade classrooms in 17 Oceanside Unified School District schools, reaching more than 50,000 children annually.
Our goal with Project SWELL is to promote environmental stewardship among San Diego youth, while also enhancing educational opportunities for local students. Mission Statement
The Project SWELL curriculum will foster a sense of stewardship for our natural environment and help to empower and educate these future leaders of America to understand and improve the condition of San Diego's coast and waterways.
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