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.
The interactive lessons includes a short intro video, a book featuring Tasmanian illustrations and storytelling, that help children learn about water and environmental changes through play-based, fun and hands on learning experiences.
25-30 min
Quick links
The Water Guardians prep to 2 teacher guide
Start here, this guide will give you the framework for the lesson including how to use all the resources.
The Water Guardians prep to 2 storybook
Read this in conjunction with the teacher guide, or enjoy standalone.
The Water Guardians prep to 2 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 prep to 2 - Vocabulary worksheet
Following the teacher guide, use these worksheets for offline activities.
The Water Guardians prep to 2 - Trading cards worksheet
Following the teacher guide, use these worksheets for offline activities.
The Water Guardians prep to 2 - Litter monster worksheet
Following the teacher guide, use these worksheets for offline activities.