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4th Grade

Shaping the Desert: A Tale of Two Valleys

Learn about the historical context that led to our modern desert lifestyle. Starting with the California Gold Rush, we’ll trace a timeline of events through the Imperial and Coachella valleys to present day.


Length: 60 minutes 

CA Social Science: 4.3, 4.4 

Classroom or MPR setting


Earthquakes and Our Community

With the San Andreas fault line running right through the Coachella Valley, earthquake preparedness is very important in our community. Students will learn how CVWD protects our precious water resources in the event of an earthquake and how to best prepare at home. 


Length: 60 minutes

NGSS: 4-ESS3-2

Classroom setting only

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Hours & Phone Numbers

  1. Office Hours
    Monday thru Friday
    8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Main Phone Numbers
    Phone (760) 398-2651

    Customer Service
    Phone (760) 391-9600
    Fax (760) 398-3190
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Addresses & Locations

  1. Payment Address
    P.O. Box 5000
    Coachella, CA 92236

    Mailing Address
    P.O. Box 1058
    Coachella, CA 92236
      
    Office Locations
    Palm Desert Operations Building
    Steve Robbins Administration Building
    Critical Support Services
    Coachella Office 

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