The Water Cycle and Sustainability in Action (Werribee)
Students will explore the world of waste water and where it goes when it leaves their home or school. They will also complete activities that relate to the natural and urban water cycle.
Students will explore the world of waste water and where it goes when it leaves their home or school. They will also complete activities that relate to the natural and urban water cycle.
The Future Water Story is a transformative learning experience where students collaborate, use teamwork, engage in critical thinking to shape their own understanding of renewable water resources and our sustainable future. This experience also includes a tour of the Western Treatment Plant.
Western Treatment Plant Virtual Tour: Discover the Western Treatment Plant, find out about water management and how sewage becomes a valuable and reusable resource. Learn how to manage water sustainably. Find out about the key processes of the natural and urban water cycle.
Find out about water management and learn about the technology that enables sewage to become a valuable and reusable resource. Learn about the conservation management strategies and why it is a Ramsar-listed wetland. Suitable for Tertiary, TAFE and higher Education.
Navigate through Melbourne's World of Water- an interactive 3D environment, to discover the key stages of the natural and urban water cycle. Follow water as it journeys across your favourite city!
Students will create their very own water cycle in a bag.
Educational activity for students to explore the stages of the water cycle through song
Future Water Story, Western Treatment Plant, Werribee. Students explore the theme: How do human-induced environmental changes impact water in Melbourne and what management strategies are required – for sustainability and human wellbeing.
Worksheet: World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about Melbourne’s catchments and how they contribute to Melbourne having a high-quality water supply. Find out about the different catchments and where they are located. Learn about the reservoirs that supply Melbourne with water and how water moves throughout the system.
Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about how recycled water is produced, where it is used and what are the environmental benefits of using recycled water. Find out about recycled water use around Australia and the world.