The Resource

Chapter 1: What is Water?

This chapter introduces students to water - what it is and its various properties

This chapter allows students to explore the water cycle - one of the great ecological systems on the planet

Students discover where Melbourne’s drinking water comes from and how wastewater is treated

Students explore water use and conservation in relation to Melbourne, Victoria and beyond

Students investigate the effects of drought, population growth, land use and climate change on Melbourne’s water supply

Students investigate alternative water sources such as recycled desalinated water

This chapter explores the influence of water on culture, particularly in relation to religion, language, literature and recreation

The following document contains all chapters of the resource in PDF format. Note this document is approximately 20mb.

This chapter provides educational materials to support schools that have been fitted with a smart water meter.