Welcome Water Champions!
Lesson outlines and resources
We have 4 lesson modules available for students in Years 7-8 and 9-10. These lessons can be delivered by teachers in the classroom using the resources provided below.
Students will gain an understanding of the water cycle, and will compare the similarities and differences between the natural and urban water cycles. They will investigate factors that influence the water cycle in nature, and learn how urbanisation and human management impact the water cycle. Students will also investigate the role Wannon Water plays in managing water catchment, treatment and supply in our region.
Resources
- Teacher lesson outline, to be used in conjunction with our detailed PowerPoint resource
- Venn and Top Hat diagram templates
Students will learn about the global impacts of water scarcity and examine how Wannon Water treats wastewater and utilises recycled water. They will research global water innovations that have been designed to reduce water scarcity impacts.
Resources
- Teacher lesson outline, to be used in conjunction with our detailed PowerPoint resource
- Inland Lagoon Sewage System Factsheet
- Warrnambool Sewage Treatment Plant Factsheet
- Map of Our Region
Students will explore the various water sources in Wannon Water’s region, and research how this water is treated and stored. They will summarise key information about the movement of water in local water catchments.
Resources
- Teacher lesson outline to be used in conjunction with our detailed PowerPoint resource
- Venn and Top Hat diagram templates
- Student research PowerPoint template
- Casterton, Coleraine, Sandford and Merino’s Water Source Factsheet
- Grampians Water Supply System Factsheet
- Otway Water Supply System Factsheet
- Port Campbell, Peterborough and Timboon’s Water Source Factsheet
- Portland, Port Fairy, Heywood and Dartmoor’s Water Source Factsheet
Students will review and compare the natural and urban water cycle, and gain an understanding of both ecosystem services and integrated water management in the context of sustainable resource management. They will be challenged to design an integrated water management plan for a chosen region.
Resources
- Teacher lesson outline to be used in conjunction with our detailed PowerPoint resource
- Warrnambool College Roofwater Harvesting Factsheet
- Roof Water Harvesting System Video
- Hamilton Integrated Water Management Plan Factsheet
- Ecosystem services and why they are vital for humans ACCIONA video (external link)
Book a water testing kit
We now have water testing kits for schools to loan for free. Test your students’ science skills with this fun and hands-on activity to make a water filter. See how well they transform raw water to a drinking quality standard.
The kits also include a range of other equipment to check chlorine and pH levels in your water.
Learn about our Roof Water Harvesting System
Students will learn all about our innovative Roof Water Harvesting System as part of the Year 9-10 Sustainable ecosystem services and integrated water management module. Take a look at our video to see how the system works.
Take a virtual tour
Take a closer look at how our water and sewerage systems work.
Take a tour of the Warrnambool Water Treatment Plant with our operators, Tanya and Luke, to find our how your water gets from the source to your tap.
Take a tour of the Camperdown Sewage Treatment Plant with our operators, Lily and Ben, to find out how your sewage is treated and managed.
Discover the more about the world of water
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and the Geography Teachers’ Association of Victoria have created an online education portal – all about water!
Secondary students, teachers and families can to dive deeper into the fascinating world of water across 16 topics like drought, desalination, agriculture, recycled water, and working with Traditional Owners.
There’s also loads of workplace interviews with real people working in the water sector. These videos offer a behind-the-scenes look at careers in water, showcasing not only the variety of roles available, but the passion and purpose that drives those who work to protect and manage our State’s water every day.
Request a water testing kit
