Find your flow

Aotearoa New Zealand has an abundance of freshwater, but water is not something we should take for granted. As the population increases and water supplies are challenged with human impacts and climate change, a plentiful supply of drinking water in the future is not guaranteed.

At this stage, students reflect on their inquiry to summarise their findings and examine issues in their communities.

Articles

• Water quality – factors and issues

• Human impact on rivers

• Human impacts on the Waikato River

Activities

• Water issues and effects

Inteactives

• Land use – impacts on waterways

Media

• Smart Water: Inquiry plan and student reflection – slideshow