General Information
Yarra Valley Water
http://www.yvw.com.au/waterschool/juniors.html
Learn more about saving water, where it comes from, and where it all goes.
Big Ideas Book page/s: all
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Melbourne Water
http://education.melbournewater.com.au/
Find out about water supply and sewerage systems, stormwater and drainage, and what can be done to protect rivers and creeks.
Big Ideas Book page/s: all
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Drinking Water and Ground Water Kids’ Stuff
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/index.html
Environmental Protection Agency webpage with games, facts and activities about all aspects of water and being waterwise.
Big Ideas Book page/s: all
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Saving Water Partnership
http://www.savingwater.org/kids/
Explore how water reaches us, how we use it, and what can be done to use water wisely.
Big Ideas Book page/s: all
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Scene Setter
Kidcyber
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/water.HTM
A site with fun facts and information about water.
Big Ideas Book page/s: 4–5
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Pacing Text 1
Sydney Water
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/EnsuringtheFuture/WaterSchool/EducationResources/primary.cfm#information
Sydney Water provides information and fact sheets about the water cycle and water use in homes. There is also a play script related to water conservation around the home, with follow up activities.
Big Ideas Book page/s: 12–15
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Pacing Text 2
savewater.com.au
http://www.savewater.com.au/
A site that gives tips and tricks for saving water in the home and around the garden.
Big Ideas Book page/s: 28–31, 38–41
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Pacing Text 3
The Snowy Mountains Scheme
http://www.acn.net.au/articles/snowyscheme/index.htm
Find out more about the Snowy-Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.
Big Ideas Book page/s: 46–47
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Water Pollution Guide
http://www.water-pollution.org.uk
Find out about the sources of water pollution and how they can be treated and prevented.
Big Ideas Book page/s: 56–59
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Big Ideas Book CD-ROM
Pics4Learning
http://www.pics4learning.com/
Pics4Learning has thousands of copyright-friendly images for teachers and students. The images have been donated by students, teachers and amateur photographers.
Assessment Task 2
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