Current curriculum: Water Lesson PlanPotential topics - Sustainability
Use of water
Amount of water used
Where does how water come from
Australia - dry continent
What can you do to minimise water use
Facts on water
Data show with photos and facts
Water drop presentation on amount of potable water in the world
Affects of drought
Run off
Use of showers, tanks, grey water,
Amount of people in the world with sub standard water
Water a precious resource?
Solutions for the future - Australia's big problem
Dams and rivers
Where does your drinking water come from
Students involved in putting in little bits that add up with the story
Day 2
Water Facts How much did you use today? On mainland? Is the amount we use important? Only have a certain amount at NKIEEC. thus we have certain thing to minimise use. Use data projector
Day 3 How much potable water is there in the world
Day 4 It all adds up - story
Day 5 solution and strategies to minimise use. Key learnings on water. Quiz
What is the Water Cycle
Roleplay:Water Cycle Adventure
This 10-minute readers' theater play traces water in its never-ending cycle. Students read the script as they perform the play. Neither props nor scenery is necessary. There are 19 characters, but in a small class, students can easily play more than one part.
Brainstorm Water Sources
Freshwater
Saltwater
Manufactured water – desalinisation, recycled grey water
What is a catchment area
Identify centre’s water source & catchment area
Local schools could identify Fitzroy catchment area
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Water Wise Audit
Where is water used at NKIEEC? % use of water
Student Cabins
- Fish tanks, showers, sinks, taps
Staff Cabins
- Kitchen, taps
Dining Hall
- Kitchen, taps, bubblers, Wash Zone
Laundry
- Washing machines, sink
Classroom
- Sink, outdoor showers, tap
Amenities Block
- Showers, sinks
Admin/ First Aid Block
- Sinks
Grounds
- Greenhouse irrigation, soaker hose/ sprinkler
Average Internal Water Consumption (household of 3 people) = 175kL per year (Plus an additional 25-70% of this total for external use i.e. irrigation, car washing, swimming pools)
Water Consumption Calculations
A Cabin reading:
A Cabin / number of people in cabin:
Dining Hall reading:
Dining Hall / number of people (including NKI staff):
A Cabin Total:
A Cabin Total + Dining Hall: (subtotal 1)
Main Water Filter reading:(total water use)
Main Water Filter – Subtotal 1:(subtotal 2)
Subtotal 2 is grounds, laundry, classroom, staff cabins, admin/ first aid, amenities
“Down The Drain” Online data collection
Students input individual water use for week & compare to other international entries
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Water Wise Survey
What does NKIEEC/ your household do to save water?
- Less showers/ baths, shorter times (3-4min sand timers in showers), low- flow shower heads, aerator taps,
- Turn tap off while brushing teeth
- Turn down hot water to balance water temperature instead of adding more cold
- Use grey water from laundry/ sinks/ bath for garden irrigation
- Water garden less – mulch and use drought tolerant plants, wash car on lawn
- Clean house & paths with broom where possible, decrease use of hose
- Wait until you have a full load of washing to do or select appropriate water level
What mechanical devices are/ could be put in place to minimize water use?
ISSUES
Pollution
Over-Consumption
Sustainability
“sustainable development” as:
“Development that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future development
to meet their own needs.”
Since that time, there has been an ever increasing
emphasis on sustainable development in the provision of
water and wastewater services. It is widely recognised
that sustainability in the water industry now
encompasses the future use and development of water
resources that is sustainable from environmental, social,
cultural and economic perspectives.