WATER CYCLE FIELD TRIP (Years 6 & 7 only)

Exploring the water cycle in more detail

A field trip to: Awoonga Dam, a Water Treatment and a Sewage Treatment plant. The school will need to organise transport.

BEFORE THE FIELD TRIP:
Revise the Water cycle and elements of a catchment
Ask students about why water and sewage treatment might be necessary
Contact your coordinator for the most appropriate location
Ensure your school requirements about permission slips, supervision and travel are met
Emphasise to students the importance of safe behaviour

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE FIELD TRIP:
Teachers will need the following:
- First Aid Kit, Extra water, Hat, clipboard, covered shoes etc.
Students will need the following:
- Hat, Water bottle, Covered shoes, Clipboard, Pen or pencil
- Sensible attitude

AVERAGE DURATION:
This is a whole day field trip if all sites are visited. Shorter trips to single sites can be arranged.

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES:
Water cycle crossword
Create a detailed water cycle poster in your classroom including the various treatment plants.
Try filtering muddy water through rocks, pebbles and fine sand. Which works best?