WATERWATCH WATER TESTING FIELD TRIP (Years 6 & 7 ONLY)

Preferably repeated each term

A field trip to a local water body which includes Habitat assessment, Water Quality testing and Water bug collecting to assess the health of the ecosystem. Repeat visits allow data comparisons to be made.

BEFORE THE FIELD TRIP:
Contact your coordinator for the most appropriate location
Ensure your school requirements about permission slips and supervision are met
Emphasise to students the importance of safe behaviour

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE FIELD TRIP:
Teachers will need the following:
- Any water testing equipment the school owns – Please liase with the coordinator to avoid duplication.,
- 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:
An hour and a half is generally required for the first trip, excluding travel time. One hour is sufficient for repeat trips with the same students

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES:
Repeat field trip
Data interpretation lesson