The water cycle (Year 3/4) - Western Treatment Plant Virtual
- Duration: 1 Hours
Student learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of water and identify sources of water
- Learn where water comes from and where it goes when it goes down the drain
- Discover how waste water is treated and then recycled
- Consider ways that they can use water wisely - reduce consumption and waste
Student activities
- Explore the sewage treatment virtually
- See the process of sewage treatment
- Discuss how they are part of the natural and urban water cycle
- Interact with the educators ask questions
Booking availability
Submit your booking request by selecting available dates in the calendar. We require at least two weeks' notice for virtual excursion bookings.
The 1 hour virtual excursions can be scheduled either in the morning between 9.30am and 12.00pm or in the afternoon between 12.30pm and 3.00pm. Up to 70 students can be included per booking. Please note that there is flexibility around the length of the virtual excursion between 45-60 minutes.
Preferred digital platform: You will need to select your preferred digital platform for the virtual excursion. Melbourne Water can host the sessions using Microsoft Teams or the school/university can nominate to host the session using a different digital platform. Arrangements may be made to test the digital platform prior to the virtual excursion.
Please note: Submitting a booking request does not constitute a confirmed booking. One of our Education Officers will contact you to discuss your request once received.
Pricing
Free event.Safety requirements
We are committed to online safety. For school groups - teachers are expected to actively supervise students when they are online at all times, and at no point, leave the students unsupervised.
Supervision and control over the student users is the school's responsibility.
Further information
For further information email education@melbournewater.com.au or call 131 722.