Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions by teachers:
- Does Waterwatch Melbourne offer giveaways for school events/competitions? Do you have any posters to give away?
- How much does a Waterwatch activity cost?
- Can my class participate in Waterwatch? What is involved?
- Will someone visit our school? What do I need to do if you are visiting our school?
- What can you teach our students?
- Does Waterwatch Melbourne have any lesson plans / outlines?
- Does our school need to be located near a river or creek to be involved in Waterwatch?
If you can't find the answer to your question in the list above, why not contact your local Waterwatch Coordinator? They will be only too happy to help you.
Q. Does Waterwatch Melbourne offer giveaways for school events/competitions? Do you have any posters to give away?
A. Requests for merchandise are individually assessed based on merchandise availability. Please contact your local Waterwatch Coordinator to make a request.
Q. How much does a Waterwatch activity cost?
A. Waterwatch is free.
Q. Can my class participate in Waterwatch? What is involved?
A. Yes. Find out more about school activites in the Waterwatch for Schools section of this website. Information about a range of Education Resources, including lesson plans and teacher training can also be found on this website.
Q. Will someone from Waterwatch Melbourne visit our school? What do I need to do if you are visiting our school?
A. Your Waterwatch Coordinator will discuss the session requirements as part of the booking process. In most cases the Waterwatch Coordinator will supply all equipment required and provide suggestions for pre and post activities. When a session is located at a local waterway it is suggested that you visit the site the prior to the activity to access any risks at the site.
Q. What can you teach our students?
A. Information about what Waterwatch Melbourne teaches school children can be found on the Waterwatch for Schools section of this website.
Q. Does Waterwatch Melbourne have any lesson plans / outlines?
A. Yes. Waterwatch Melbourne has a range of Education Resources, such as lesson plans and class activities in the Resources section of this website.
Q. Does our school need to be located near a river of creek to be involved in Waterwatch?
A. Waterwatch activities can be conducted in the classroom or at a local Waterway. Although your school may not be located near a waterway, it will still have a direct effect on the closest waterway. The drainage system at your school carries rainwater and pollution from roofs, roads and buildings through gutters, drains and channels, and discharges it into rivers and creeks.
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