Resources


A selection of activities and free resources from the water community

Learning Resources

Explore all the different aspects of water

 

Educational


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Water Education Toolkit


Here is a comprehensive Water Education Toolkit for Water Ambassadors and educators, to support your sessions with schools during National Water Week and throughout the year. 

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Water Literacy & Education Specialist Network: Wat-er you know? Quiz


Think you know a thing or two about water or want to learn something new? For National Water Week 2023, the AWA Water Literacy and Education Specialist Network busted some water myths to expose the truth about this most precious resource. Take the quiz!

World's Largest Lesson
World's Largest Lesson


Introduce the Sustainable Development Goals to children and young people everywhere.

Poo Crew
Poo Crew


ABC goes 'Behind the News' to find out what happens when you flush the loo. 

Education Programs
Education Programs


Water Utilities around the nation have a comprehensive range of free educational programs. Why not explore your State or Territory program or book an excursion?
 

We’ve listed a few here: 


Water works
Water works - Year 2


Water works, produced by the Australian Academy of Science as part of their Primary Connections: linking science with literacy program, is written to align to the Year 2 level of the Australian Curriculum: Science. 

Bottled vs Tap Water
Bottled vs Tap Water


ABC goes 'Behind the News' to find out why many people choose to pay for water.  

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Australian Nature Wheel


The Australian Nature Wheel is a celebration of nature's annual cycle of change and is designed to show the interconnectedness of the world around us.

 

Water Cycle


Interactive Water Cycle
Interactive Water Cycle


Designed with teachers and students in mind to increase awareness of where water comes from and what happens when you flush the loo. 

When Water Lost Her Way
When Water Lost Her Way


An audiobook presentation of the Australian book When Water Lost Her Way, which was on the 2019 'Notable' list from the Children's Book Council of Australia. Written and read by Meg Humphrys. 

South East Water Education
South East Water Education


Explore the natural and urban water cycles, play online games, or view a video to learn more about water. 

 

Indigenous Water


The Great NT Water Story
The Great NT Water Story


Developed by Power and Water and Living Water Smart, with the support of the Department of Education. It includes an e-book which is supported by a Teacher's Guide that allows students in upper Primary School and families across the Northern Territory to develop their own personal water stories. 

Where's Our Water?
Where's Our Water?


Hunter Water has collaborated with Indigenous communities to develop a story book for primary students.

River Kids
River Kids


ABC goes 'Behind the News' to explore the challenges facing the Murray River. 

Indigenous Weather Knowledge
Indigenous Weather Knowledge


The Bureau of Meteorology looks at the history of Indigenous weather, environmental knowledge, and cultural stories.

 

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Water Trivia


A fun short quiz for the whole family to test your water knowledge and a great way to learn more about this vital resource.
 

Water Night Kids Activities
Kids Activities by Water Night


A collection of fun kids activities to make the most of your Water Night.

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