Education resources for teachers
Gippsland Water and Gippsland Water Factory school education program
Gippsland Water and the Gippsland Water Factory have developed a school education program with lessons and activities that comply with the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) and are suitable for primary students of all ages. Topics covered include:
- The water cycle
- Wastewater
- Water conservation
- Catchments
There are a number of practical and interactive activities for each topic and these can be geared to the different grade levels. The activities and lessons are presented by enthusiastic Gippsland Water and Gippsland Water Factory education officers, however some can also be provided for teachers to present themselves if preferred.
If your school is interested in finding our more about our education program or would like to book a presentation, please email Gippsland Water or contact Gippsland Water's Service Centre on FREECALL 1800 066 401.
Water Wonders school newsletter
As part of our new school education program, Gippsland Water and the Gippsland Water Factory have developed a school newsletter which is distributed to all primary schools across the Gippsland Water service area each term.
The 2008 winter edition of Water Wonders features a crossword, a pipe puzzle, and tests students on their water saving knowledge! A copy has been sent to all primary schools and teachers are encouraged to distribute it to students or even include it in their school newsletter.
The next edition of the newsletter will be sent to all primary schools in time for Term 4.
Water Wonders - Winter 2008 Term 3 *NEW*
Water Wonders - Autumn 2008 Term 2
Water Wonders - Summer 2008 Term 1
Water - Learn It! Live It!
This comprehensive program for both primary and secondary schools shows how schools can actively implement water conservation and water education across the curriculum, with the aim of reducing water consumption and improving water management across the school community.
This program enables schools to tailor and develop their own programs and initiatives to engage students and the school community in water conservation and education.
Victoria’s own water businesses have combined the best of their water conservation education materials to produce ‘Water – Learn it! Live it!, a comprehensive resource to help schools become actively involved in water education and conservation.
Education and awareness is essential to achieve the change in attitudes and behaviours needed to reach sustainability. We recognise that our schools play a vital role in encouraging life-long learning and behavioural change.
This resource is designed to support and guide schools in developing their own interesting and engaging programs to empower students, teachers and the school community to discover why it is necessary to live sustainably with water.
For more details about ‘Water – Learn it! Live it!’ please email Gippsland Water. Further information and electronic copies of these booklets are also available on the Our Water, Our Future website. |