Whizzy and Zack’s Fabulous Adventures (Years 1 & 2)

Explores how water gets to our taps

This is an interactive storybook and is part of the early childhood component of the Waterwatch program, and is designed to develop a knowledge and understanding of the water cycle and increase awareness of the importance of protecting and conserving water. This lesson should come after the students have completed Whizzy’s Incredible Journeys. 20 Whizzy the Waterdrop squeezable toys are included in the kit for use in the classroom, for displays and to stimulate discussion.

BEFORE THE VISIT:
Cover where the water in our taps might come from: rivers, dams, tanks
Explore some of the ways that students might use water in their daily lives (eg. Having a shower, brushing their teeth, going to the toilet, swimming at the beach or in a pool.)

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE VISIT:
A board where the large story-book can be propped
Access to a chalkboard to illustrate Whizzy and Zack’s journey
Area for children to sit on the floor

AVERAGE DURATION:
Half an hour for the story and questions plus fifteen minutes for describing the water cycle and associated questions.

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES:
Use the Black-line masters to create Whizzy and Zack characters and scenes for the classroom
Create a water cycle poster for the classroom including the treatment plant
Re-read the storybook, focusing on a particular journey such as the underground journey.
Suggest ways to save water around the school