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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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Kindergarten Press LaunchWe are excited to announce the launch the Kindergarten curriculum in SDUSD. City of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, San Diego Unified School District Board of Education President Richard Barrera, and San Diego Coastkeeper Executive Director Bruce Reznik will launch the new lesson at a press conference on May 11 at Ocean Beach Elementary School where 50 students will demonstrate a matching game to learn about plants and animals in San Diego’s aquatic environments, use a large map to learn about storm drain pollution and survey their school site for potential storm drain pollution sources.Teachers, Parents and StudentsIf you are any of the above, please notice the right corner of our website. Because you have special needs, we've provided an additional navigation just for you. Please select the area that best suits you. EducatorsTeachers, Administrators, Staff[more]  ParentsBecause you care about your child's education.[more]  StudentsTaking your education outside the classroom.[more] |
Project SWELL's 2nd grade curriculum on Pebbles, Sand and Silt was launched at a press conference on May 24, 2008 at the Santa Clara Recreation Center. Attendees viewed a demonstration of Project Swell lesson plans in action. Participants included San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, representatives from the San Diego City Council, Port of San Diego and San Diego Unified School District, San Diego Coastkeeper and 2nd grade students. 