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Using nature's gifts wisely |
Using the power of water, air and sun |
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See how the wind and water can make turbines turn. |
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Using nature's gifts wisely |
Using the power of water, air and sun |
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Explore the power of wind by playing with kites and seeing what other things can fly. |
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Using nature's gifts wisely |
Using the power of water, air and sun |
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Play with a toy/wheel that turns in the wind or water. |
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Using nature's gifts wisely |
Using the power of water, air and sun |
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Play with making things warm in the sun, e.g. a full water bottle (painted black). |
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Water |
Water ecosystems |
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See an aquatic ecosystem (e.g. biodiverse pond) |
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Water |
Water ecosystems |
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Learn about the differences between salt water and fresh water environments for fish and other aquatic life. |
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Water |
Water ecosystems |
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Learn about local rivers and seas. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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See, touch and smell aquatic plants and animals. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Find aquatic animals and plants. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Imagine you are a fish in the sea, meeting different marine life and exploring the shells, plants, underwater caves etc. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Play the Conductor of the Thunderstorm game - make the sound of a storm, starting with pattering rain by slapping hands on thighs, then faster and harder, with thundering stamping feet - the conductor raises and lowers the volume. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Song: "The River is Flowing" |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Imagine being the dry earth, and how the gentle rainfall soaks into it, awakening seeds and life inside. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Learn that water is essential for all plants and animals to live (including humans). |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Learn that we need to drink water and even more in hot weather. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Learn about animals that live in water. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Make a chart to keep track of watering plants in turns. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Imagine there is no rain for a whole year, what would happen to the earth to people, to animals? Imagine being a tree - and that you are calling to the sky for the clouds to come and rain; Imagine then how you would feel when the rain begins after such a long time. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Identify some aquatic plants and animals that live in your region. |
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Water |
Water for Life |
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Learn about the life cycles of common aquatic plants and animals in your region. |