The Mobile River is a traveling water science center that brings the river directly to the schools of 7th graders in the Texas Colorado River basin.
Launched in 2015 in partnership with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Austin Water, our hands-on exhibit is designed to connect students to their water source and teach them the importance of planning and preparing for the future in an engaging and exciting way. This program is especially valuable for schools that may not have the funding or support to take field trips to visit the river.
The Mobile River program also equips educators to deliver up to three in-classroom lessons covering the topics of:
- Texas ecoregions and weathering
- Runoff and infiltration
- Water conservation
All lessons are TEKS-aligned and designed to bring real-world experiences into the classroom. Hands-on materials are provided to facilitate critical-thinking and encourage the use of scientific techniques.
