ELEMENTS OF A CATCHMENT (Years 5, 6 & 7)

Exploring the concept of water catchments

This is a theory lesson plus a practical assessment of concepts learnt (sand pit)

BEFORE THE VISIT:
Revise the water cycle concept
Revise how water gets to our taps
Revise the concept of water flowing downhill

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE VISIT:
Video Player
Access to a sand-pit and hose for catchment construction NB: The sand-pit component can be replaced with map discovery.
Access to a chalk or whiteboard
Please advise accurate student numbers for materials preparation

AVERAGE DURATION:
An hour and a half - 20 min video, 30 mins worksheets, 30 mins catchment construction
NB: This lesson can be split in two if required

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES:
Waterwatch Catchment Word Search
Create a papier-mache catchment model for the classroom
Find out the boundaries of your local catchment
Look at maps of other catchments such as the Murray-Darling Basin or Fitzroy River
Field trip to Awoonga Dam, a water treatment plant and a sewage treatment plant