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 Tapping into Catchments | (2050KB) |
NEW - Newsletter 1 Term 3 2009
We have joined forces to offer teachers and students activities and resources to bring about a greater knowledge and awareness of water issues in our region.
TAPPING INTO CATCHMENTS offers the following services to schools:
- Teacher professional development opportunities.
- Support to integrate TAPPING INTO CATCHMENTS into your school curriculum.
- Training and support to develop a water monitoring plan and undertake Waterwatch monitoring.
- VELS units of work for Levels 2, 3 & 4 on water education that is North East focused.
- Loan of equipment and resources (including Waterwatch kits).
- Online and hardcopy resources related to water issues.
- Support with relevant grant applications.
- Upcoming news and events via our electronic newsletter.
- Opportunities for your school to get involved in regional sustainable education events such as the 'Student Environment Day'.
- Help in meeting some of the requirements of the Water Theme Module for AuSSiVic schools.
- We are also partners in SEED (School Environment Education Directory) and can keep you informed of news and events related to sustainability.
WATERWATCH WATER QUALITY MONITORING
We encourage and support school groups to become actively involved in monitoring the health of our local waterways. Schools are invited to participate in a water quality monitoring program where they will be involved in developing a monitoring plan with Waterwatch staff. Once a school has committed to monitoring a nearby waterway they will be provided with a water quality monitoring kit and will be required to monitor the waterway on a monthly basis. Waterwatch staff can provide participating schools and teachers with the necessary training and skills to teach students to use the equipment and record the water quality data. Each month the school will enter their results into the online record sheet or as a hard copy and send them through to the Waterwatch team. At the end of the year participating schools will receive an annual data interpretation report of their waterway site. Monitoring plans are designed to be flexible and fit in with each individual school, and Waterwatch staff are available throughout the year to provide extra support when required.
Waterwatch will assist you in the delivery of these acitvities and provide all the background information, such as the Schools Method Manual to guide you through these acitvities.
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Schools Method Manual.pdf |
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Record Sheet.pdf (83 KB) | Â |
** 2009 POSTER COMPETITION -Â NOW OPENÂ **
The National Water Week Poster Competition is on again! Primary School students are asked to create a poster reflecting water related issues which are important to them. The theme this year is 'securing our water future' but posters do not necessarily have to address this theme - as long as it is water related! The competition is run prior to National Water Week 18th -24th October.For more information and to download a copy of the National Water Week Poster Competition flyer and entry form.
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Poster Competition Flyer | (579 KB) |
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Entry_Form_2009.pdf | (564 KB) |
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STUDENT ENVIRONMENT DAYS
Waterwatch, North East Water and SEED coordinate 'Student Environment Days' in partnership with regional Councils and Shires, and other natural resource management organisations. The Student Environment Days are held four times a year at various locations throughout the North East region of Victoria, and are open to all Grade 5 & 6 students. The events provide a fun-filled day of hands on activities that educate students on a number of different environmental topics relevant to the region.
The 2009 Student Environment Days will take place on:
- 26th March - Wodonga
- 21st May - Tallangatta
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Tallangatta SED Report | (86KB) |
- 27th August - Rutherglen
- 22nd October - Myrtleford
The day comprises workshops incorporating water, waste, biodiversity, Indigenous culture and energy. Students from participating schools rotate through a maximum of four workshops throughout the day.
For more information on the Student Environment Days and to book in Contact Us.
Current Grants & Funding Opportunities
RUN OF THE RIVER
The Run of the River board game is a fantastic new curriculum tool aimed at Year 7 to Year 12 students and features two playing levels of increasing complexity. The game explores the complexities of maintaining healthy and sustainable river systems in order for water to be enjoyed for a variety of uses. It introduces students to key concepts about how natural river flows change seasonally and between years and how these flows affect the whole ecosystem.
If your school has not already received the game, a FREE copy is available from your local Waterwatch Coordinator upon request. For more information please refer to the Victorian Waterwatch Website.
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Glossary for Run of the River (12 KB) |
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Run of the River Teachers Sheet (65 KB) |
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What is Run of the River (7 KB) |
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WET, WILD & WONDERFUL
Wet, Wild and Wonderful is an activity booklet available FREE for Primary school students. Contact your local Waterwatch Coordinator for your free electronic copy of the resource.
