The Story of Water: Episode 1. The water cycle, or the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water around the Earth

Explore the link between turbidity, a measure of water clarity, and erosion. It also highlights the effect of high levels of turbidity on the survival of living things in freshwater environments.  

Colouring sheets: Diving beetle, Dragonfly larvae, Freshwater snail, Mayfly, Sensitive waterbugs, Wetlands waterbugs

This series of colourful activity sheets cover a range of indoor and outdoor tasks to keep students entertained, while helping them to get to know the unique species that live in their local waterways.

Students consider the importance of using water wisely and use a set of water saving cards to develop an action plan for using water wisely at home.

Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent, yet we are one of the highest users of water per person. We live in an uncertain climate – it’s important to use water wisely so we have a secure source of drinking water for many years to come.