Being smart with water
Environmental action is a process of learning where students plan and carry out a meaningful task that addresses an environmental issue.
This final activity is part of a suite of resources that support Smart Water – a context for learning, which provides students and teachers with opportunities to connect with water and learn more about drinking water in the Waikato region. The science and mātauranga concepts that underpin Smart Water are transferable to other locations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This activity can also act as a stand-alone activity. It offers advice for planning and carrying out actions to address freshwater issues. It also has infographics with advice on water saving actions in the bathroom and kitchen and at school.
In this activity, students use knowledge, skills and the research and information from their inquiries to make a difference and learn how to be smart with water use.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
plan for a water saving action
participate in an action that reduces water use or addresses a water-related issue.
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Nature of science
This activity supports the Nature of Science ‘Participating and contributing’ strand. Students use their growing science knowledge when considering issues of concern to them. They also explore various aspects of an issue and make decisions about possible actions.
