Want some waterwise fun in your classroom?
Western Water offers free presentations for primary schools in our region.

BOOK NOW:  Call 1800 620 362 or email westernwater@ei.com.au

  • An experienced educator will visit your school to conduct the presentation of your choice, at a time to suit your schedule.
  • The content of the presentations is based on the Victorian Essential Learning Standards and can be adapted to complement existing class studies on water.
  • Comprehensive suggestions for follow-on activities are provided for all presentations.

TOPICS AVAILABLE:

 

The Water Cycle - Years P to 2 
60 minutes
Your students will become water droplets, the ocean, plants, clouds, rivers or the sun as they learn about evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection.  Every child will take part in this fun role play.  This session includes amazing science demonstrations: see a cloud in a jar and a flying teabag!  
                                                                                                

  Student as the Sun

Waterwise! - Years 1 to 6
60 minutes
In our dry land, water is precious.  Your students will discover many simple changes they can make at home and at school, to reduce water use and help secure our supply for the future.  They will also meet western Water's well-loved mascot Sammy the Snake.

  Sammy at National Water Week 2007

From reservoir to you - Years 3 to 6
60 minutes
How is water from our reservoirs made safe for drinking?  What are flocculation particles and sludge blankets?  Your students will find answers to these question through fascinating science demonstrations and will work in groups to make their own water filters.  This presentation combines well with a free tour of a water filtration plant.

  Students at Myrniong Water Filtration Plant

Water for Health - Years 4 to 6
50 minutes
Your students will follow the path of water through the body to discover the benefits of this life-giving liquid, compared to other drinks.  They will also brew their own cola drink to learn about the sugar, colourings, flavourings and caffeine it contains.

  Water for Health 2008

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
- Years 5 to 6
75 minutes
From Aboriginal legends and Ancient Roman toilets to the Snowy Mountains Scheme, your students will explore our changing relationship to water.  They will also imaging the future of water, from pipelines and recycled water to desalination.  This session involves group work, using buckets of information to prepare a report for the whole class.

  Bucket Relay

Recycled Water Man and Woman - Superheroes of Sustainability
-Years 4 to 8

50 minutes

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  Bronwyn Pike at the launch of Recycled Water Man and Woman