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.

Worksheet: World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn how desalinated water is produced, why it was built and how much water can be produced. Discover where desalinated water can be used and how it contributes to Melbourne’s water supply.

Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about Melbourne’s water storage levels and their change over time. Find out about water use, how it is allocated and used. Explore ideas to reduce water use. 

Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about recycled water and desalination, two types of sources of alternate water. Find out how recycled water is produced, where it is used and what are the environmental benefits of using recycled water. Learn how desalination works, why the plant was built and where the water is used. 

Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about Melbourne’s water storage levels and water use. Explore ideas of water action to reduce water use.

These lessons can be used to compliment the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Adventure and the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Adventure Explorer excursions. The lessons outline key content and concepts about the water cycle and wetlands. Tasks include protecting and conserving wetlands.

Tour, Explore the Western Treatment Plant, Werribee and find out how the sewage system works. Learn about the key processes of the natural and urban water cycle and participate in a super sewage activity.