Connect with water

In the first stage of the inquiry, students connect with the context of freshwater. They establish their prior knowledge and experiences and start a learning inquiry.

Using an inquiry process develops essential skills as students become involved in finding information, examining different points of view, communicating with others and problem solving for environmental action and improvement. Providing support and guidance of the process for students is key for successful learning and action outcomes.

Articles

• Water

• Water origins

• The water cycle

• Humans and the water cycle

• H2O on the go – key terms

Activities

• Getting to know water

• Water in nature

• Follow the water droplet

• Water cycle models

• Constructing an aquifer model

Interactives

• Dynamic and complex: the global water cycle

• Learning about the water cycle

Media

• Smart Water: Inquiry plan and student reflection – slideshow

Downloadable PDF

• Smart Water: The water cycle