It's not just rain that goes down the drain

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When it rains, the water flushes through our homes and streets, but where does it go? Discover how stormwater travels through our environment, the impacts it has on our creeks and waterways, and how litter and liquid pollution make their way into these systems. 

  • Suitable for Stage 1 in classes or whole year group.
  • Students learn about stormwater pollution and the practical ways to protect our waterways.
  • Interactive activities include working with catchment maps, looking at drains and the different impacts stormwater creates.
  • 1 hour incursion during weekdays delivered by a Council educator. 

Learning outcomes

Learning area Learning outcomes Project alignment
HSIE  HS1-GEO-01

Describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information. 

 

People care for Australia's water environments

  • Observe and describe natural and human features of Australian rivers, lakes, beaches and oceans by collecting and representing data.
  • Compare the ways people use water environments in Australia by posing questions to collect data.
  • Explain how people can use and care for water responsibly.

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