Water supply incursion
Explore how water moves through both the natural and urban water cycles, discover where our drinking water comes from, and learn how these sources have changed over time.
Students will learn about the systems and people that work together to provide our communities with safe, reliable drinking water for today. They will also explore the infrastructure needed to manage wastewater and consider how their everyday actions can support a more sustainable future.
What's covered at each year level?
Pre-primary to year 1
Duration: 45-60 minutes | Suitable for: 20-30 students per session (one class)
- Introduction to Perth’s drinking water sources
- The natural water cycle
- Water’s journey through the urban water cycle
- Protecting our water catchments
Years 2 - 4
Duration: 50-60 minutes | Suitable for: 20-65 students per session
- The role of dams, groundwater and desalination in Perth’s water supply
- The basic water treatment process
- Wastewater management and how our actions can affect the system
Years 5 - 6
Duration: 50-60 minutes | Suitable for: 20-65 students per session
- An overview of water’s journey through the natural and urban water cycles
- Protecting our water catchments
- The role of dams, groundwater and desalination in Perth’s water supply
- Examining samples from our water sources
Year 7
Duration: 50-60 minutes | Suitable for: 30-90 students per session
- The role of dams, groundwater, groundwater replenishment and desalination in Perth’s drinking water supply
- How Perth's water sources have changed over time
- Evaluate the need for climate resilient water solutions
Information for teachers
All incursions require a minimum of 2 sessions per booking and a minimum of 60 students in total. A supervising teacher must remain with the class for the duration of the incursion.