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Teacher resources
- Thrills. Spills. Is this any way to promote something as important as water protection and conservation?
It is, once you see the point of our Thrills & Spills board game and many other elements of the Region's engaging, easy-to-use toolkit of educational resources, available to teachers at no cost.
We designed the materials to meet Grade 2 and Grade 8 Science and Technology curriculum requirements, to help teachers convey valuable messages about respecting the environment, particularly water.
Help for teachers and environmental groups
The Region of Waterloo has developed free, age-appropriate learning material on water protection and conservation.
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Resource |
Grade Level |
Details |
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In-class presentations |
Grades 1 to 8 | |
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Hands-on groundwater model |
Grades 1 to 8 | |
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Thrills & Spills board game |
Grades 1 to 8 |
or |
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Video: Waterloo Water Quality Quiz - in an entertaining format learn where the Region of Waterloo's source water comes from, how it is treated and its journey from the source to your home. Tips on ways you can help protect and conserve our drinking water are also discussed. (total length: 19 minutes) |
Grade 8 | |
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Posters: Water conversation poster shows examples of uses of water around the home and ways to use water more wisely. |
Grades 1 to 8 | |
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Bookmarks, tear off sheets and removable tattoos |
Grades 1 to 8 | |
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Colouring pages |
Grades 1 to 3 | |
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Science experiments |
Grades 2 to 6 | |
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Facility tours: Mannheim Water Treatment Plant (for schools and educational groups) |
Grades 9 & up |
For all inquiries and to book call: 519-575-4757 ext. 3132 |
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Print materials |
Grades 8 & up |
Kids Zone: games and activities
Have fun learning about water with these games and activities.
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Game / activity |
Details |
Play |
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Have fun learning how our activities can have both positive and negative effects on our water. Play alone or with up to three friends. | |
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Storybook |
Read online about the adventures of Wally & Deanna and their groundwater adventures (English, German and French languages supported) | |
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Water cycle |
Learn more about the hydrologic or water cycle. | |
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The Story of Water |
Test your water knowledge. | |
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Science experiments |
Easy and fun experiments you can do at home. |
Waterloo Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival (WWCGF)
The Children's Water Festival offers a water education program in a hands-on learning environment, delivered in a manner that is fun and interactive. For details including dates for this year's festival, visit the WWCGF website.
Environews
Spring and fall, watch your mailbox for the Region's colourful Environews newsletter with quick and easy tips on conserving and protecting our water.
Waterloo Water Quality Quiz
This video provides information on where the Region of Waterloo's source water comes from, how it is treated and its journey from the source to your home. Tips on ways you can help protect and conserve our drinking water are also discussed.
Trailer / overview:
Full video - part 1 of 2:
Full video - part 2 of 2:
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