Water supply & water conservation
Living on the world’s driest inhabited continent we need to understand how to save and supply water.
The Waterwise School Program resources provide a tailored educational experience for your students, fully aligned to the Western Australian curriculum objectives.
How it works
Designed to engage an appreciation of how valuable water is, choose from our school visits, virtual tours or virtual lessons. Use the supporting activities, or integrate the water supply tool into your programming.
The Waterwise School team is available to deliver hands-on workshops at your school (in person or as a livestream). The workshops are free of charge. Book online to begin the conversation with our team. We'll ensure the workshop builds on your students' knowledge and classroom focus.
For an excursion experience to our climate-resilient groundwater replenishment facility in Craigie, book online. Students will experience a modern approach to sustainable water sources. They'll get hands-on learning in our interactive hub.
Learn about the protection and treatment process of our water sources. One of our educational officers will teach students about the water cycle.
Thank you for your interest in our education program. Unfortunately the online booking form is temporarily unavailable. To enquire about a booking with our School Education team, please contact education@watercorporation.com.au. We apologise for any inconvenience
Water supply incursion
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 50 - 60 mins
- Identify Perth’s drinking water sources
- Understand the need to protect our catchments
- Understand the journey of water and its treatment from water sources to water meter
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 1 hour
- The role of dams, groundwater and desalination
- How and why we need to protect our catchment areas
- Basic water treatment processes
Number of students: 30-90
Length: 50 - 60 minutes
- Identify Perth's drinking water sources
- Outline how Perth's water sources have changed over time
- Evaluate the need for climate resilient water sources
Water conservation incursion
Learn about water conservation behaviours and sustainability in this workshop run by one of our educational officers.
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 50 - 60 minutes
- The importance of water in our lives
- Why we shouldn’t waste water
- Students identify simple behaviour changes to reduce water use
Number of students: 30-60
Length: 1 hour
- Importance of water for themselves and the environment
- Why we need to conserve water
- Students identify how their household can reduce water use
Number of students: 30-90
Length: 50 - 60 minutes
- Identify Perth's water sources
- Explain why and how individuals can conserve water
- Evaluate the impact climate change is having on Perth's water supply
Early years learning
We have a great range of resources to help incorporate water education in to your lessons.
Virtual lessons
Complete learning experiences for students who live in remote areas across WA or are unable to access our school visits.
Lesson plans
Find lesson plans for Years 2 and 4 that build on our school incursions.
Virtual tours
Take a peek behind the scenes and learn about the different water treatment processes
A-Z of waterwords
We have a dictionary of water words to help you with definitions.
Activity library
Discover WA’s water story with these WA curriculum-linked activities.
Perth's water supply
Students can locate their homes and investigate surrounding water facilities.
Year group: Yr 2 and above
Curriculum: Science Yr 2–10, Geography Yr 2–10
Length: own pace