Overview
Water literacy – Water literacy is the knowledge of water and how it is managed, and how human actions affect water. It also includes understanding the environmental and human dimensions of water systems.
Water literacy at this age includes; the importance of water conservation, what water is, where you find it, why you need it, the water cycle, where your tap water comes from, and a basic understanding that water is cleaned (treated) before it is safe for drinking.
The purpose of our Water Guardians program is to increase general water literacy.
We aim to inspire students to care for our water by highlighting that we borrow it from local sources vital to native plants and wildlife and share it with farmers, industry, swimmers, and picnickers.
From content to illustrations, this program is all about water in the Tasmanian context. Enjoy!
Short Survey
On completion of the Water Guardians program, let us know what is working or what we can improve on, in our four minute survey. You can enter your details to go into the draw to win a visit from Jack, the Tasmania JackJumpers’ mascot for your class!
For a limited time, you can also secure a free printed copy of the storybook linked to the lesson you used by leaving your details when you complete the survey.
25-30 min Quick links
The Water Guardians grade 5 to 6 teacher guide
Start here, this guide will give you the framework for the lesson including how to use all the resources.
The Water Guardians grade 5 to 6 storybook
Read this in conjunction with the teacher guide, or enjoy standalone.
The Water Guardians grade 5 to 6 at home guide
After completing the lessons at school, continue the learning at the home with parent/carer information and more activities for students.
The Water Guardians grade 5 to 6 - All about greywater
Following the teacher guide, use these worksheets for offline activities.
The Water Guardians grade 5 to 6 - Exploring kunanyi/Mount Wellington
Following the teacher guide, use these worksheets for offline activities.
The Water Guardians grade 5 to 6 - Water-wise bathroom audit
Following the teacher guide, use these worksheets for offline activities.