INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT WATER (Years 5, 6 & 7)

Exploring the ways water integrates with the world

This is a worksheet based lesson which includes a discussion of human impacts on water based on Waterwise fact cards

BEFORE THE VISIT:
Revise the ways in which we all use water
Estimate each person’s water use

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE VISIT:
Accurate student numbers to be advised for materials preparation
Access to a chalk or white board

AVERAGE DURATION:
30 mins for Water facts, 30 mins for the Waterwise fact cards and 15 mins discussion/questions
Lesson can be split if required

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES:
Explore ways to save water around the home
Find ways in which fresh water is wasted at the school
Create signs asking people to turn off taps and place around the school or classroom
Give a presentation to the school assembly about why saving fresh water is important.