Teacher Resources

City West Water offers a number of resources to teachers who are interested in teaching both primary and secondary students about water conservation.

Incursions

City West Water provides a range of free incursions to schools in our service area.

Water Cycle in Action

In this hands-on activity, students will build their own terrarium and observe the different stages of the water cycle. Students will also experience an interactive presentation about water on earth, water conservation and the water cycle. This activity is suitable for years 3-8 and lasts for one hour.

VELS Information:

• Levels: 3-5
• Domain: Science
• Key Concepts: The Water Cycle, Location of Water on Earth 

Water Saver Badge Making

Students can proudly show their commitment to water conservation by making their own water saver badge. Students will make up their own water saver slogan and develop a design showing how they save water. They will be the envy of their peers as they show off their water saver fashion accessory. This activity is suitable for years P-4 and lasts for one hour.

 VELS Information:

• Levels: 1-3
• Domain: Civics and Citizenship, The Arts, English, Design, Creativity and Technology
• Key Concepts: Water Use, Water Conservation

Stormwater Interactive Model

City West Water provides free visits of Melbourne Water's Stormwater Interactive Model to your school.

The Stormwater Interactive Model is an educational model of an urban catchment that demonstrates the impact of stormwater on our rivers, creeks and bays.

How does the model work?

Materials representing common pollutants are placed onto the scale model.

A rainstorm is simulated. The water flows over the landscape, picking up pollutants along the way. These pollutants are washed into our rivers and creeks, and eventually into our bay.

The model is 1.5 by 2.4 metres in size. It is transported to your school or event via a trailer. One of our education officers will deliver an education program tailored to suit the outcomes of your unit or event. Sessions are typically 30mins to 45mins.

Other Presentations

City West Water can provide presentations on various aspects of water use and treatment and can be adapted to the needs of students. Topics may include:

• the water cycle
• water use and water conservation
• impacts on water supply
• alternative water supplies
• water treatment.

A limited number of incursions are available every year. For more information please contact the Education Officer by email at education@citywestwater.com.au.