Water supply & conservation virtual lessons
Our virtual lessons are for students who live across Western Australia and can't access our face to face learning experiences.
Designed with flexibility in mind, students can explore the amazing world of water, learn about where water comes from, the water cycle and the importance of water conservation.
Activity sheets accompany each virtual lesson for a more comprehensive learning experience. Teachers can also build a full lesson by incorporating some of our interactive resources.
How it works
Plug and play teaching tools - you can use the videos on their own, with the associated activity sheets, or build a full lesson by incorporating one of our interactive activities. These videos have been designed to view sequentially, progressing your students' understanding of water sources and climate-resilient technology for the future.
Lesson 1 - Water supply and recycling
Learn all about Perth's urban water cycle, wastewater treatment and groundwater replenishment.
Activity sheets
We encourage students to use the activity sheets after watching the video to get more out of their learning experience. Choose from one of our supporting activity sheets below.
Wastewater warriors activity
Years 2-6
Do you know what items should go down the drain and toilet? Become our wastewater warrior.
Why a wastewater systemÂ
Years 4-7
Find out what happened to the waste from our toilets and drains before we had a wastewater system.
What happens to treated wastewater activity
Years 5-7
How can we use recycled wastewater? Investigate the advantages and disadvantages of different options.
Lesson 2 - Water supply under our feet
Take a look at the natural water cycle, Perth's integrated water cycle, our amazing groundwater catchment and how stormwater affects our water supply.
Activity sheets
We encourage students to use the activity sheets after watching the video to get more out of their learning experience. Choose from one of our supporting activity sheets below.
Labelling our water supply
Years 2-6
This cut and paste activity will show how our water is made up of many sources. Can you remember these from the video?
Trace the stormwater path
Years 2-4
Can you complete the path for our stormwater? Have fun filling in the gaps in this activity.
How to make a bore activity
Years 2-6
Do you want to make your own bore after watching Tanya make her own in our video?
Stormwater savers activity
Years 4-7
Get dirty making this stormwater in a jug. How can we keep our stormwater clean for our environment?
Lesson 3 - Water conservation in the home
How much water do you think we use around our home? Investigate water use in your home and ways to save our precious resource.
Activity sheets
We encourage students to use the activity sheets after watching the video to get more out of their learning experience. Choose from one of our supporting activity sheets below.
Water saving fridge magnet activity
Years 2-6
What are the different ways to save water in your home? Create a fun fridge magnet to remind everyone in your household.
Water use in the shower
Years 5-7
How much water do you think your household uses? Measure your water use and how much you could save.
My water saving goal activity
Years 3-6
What makes you want to save water? Lets motivate your household to save water! Design your goal to display in your home.
Camping capers activity
Years 5-6
We all love camping! In this activity work out how much water you need for your next camping trip.
Lesson 4 - Water conservation in the community
Water is important throughout the community. Join Megan as she shares and investigates the different ways water is used in school, recreational areas and shopping centres.
Activity sheet
We encourage students to use the activity sheet after watching the video to get more out of their learning experience.
Saving water my way activity
Years 4-7
Are you an inventor? Tap into your design skills to create a water saving device for your school or home.