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SOSE Teaching and Learning Resources: Water Conservation Games //** The games located below have been selected to be fun and educational learning experiences for Year 5 students. All of the games focus on different aspects of water conservation including daily usage of water, how to prevent water waste and the water cycle process. ** ** These games aim to inform learners and provide opportunities for students to become active participants in their learning. **// [|Water Use It Wisely] is a mix 'n' match activity that provides water facts when a card is chosen. The aim of the game is to keep the level of the water tank high by matching the correct cards. [|The Water Family] positions learners to consider how they would use water sufficiently within a household. Students need to pay attention to the water tips that are provided throughout the game. [|Mission H2O] gets game users to take on the role of a water conservation expert. Their mission is to help a family reduce their water intake throughout their home. [|Water Busters] is a game which requires users to find the water leaks around a home. Once the leaks are found reasons are provided for why these leaks are a problem. [|Water Saver Game] challenges game users to collect as much water as possible before the water is lost. [|Water Cycle Tracing]requires gam﻿e users to trace over the water cycle process allowing learners to become familiar with the steps involved in the water cycle.

Film Clip on Water Conservation //** The 'Water Conservation Song' is an education film clip designed to inform students about how they can save water. Particular focus should be put onto the water saving tips provided throughout the video. These tips center around how students can save water through their daily activities. **// media type="youtube" key="VHkozZYAIWo?fs=1" height="341" width="396" Worksheets //**The worksheets below are learning resources for teachers to use within a water conservation unit. These worksheets have been selected as they promote rich learning experiences for students. **// [|The Gift of Water]worksheet positions learners to think about the amount of water they use in their daily lives. The worksheet has been constructed for an American audience, therefore it will need to be altered to be suitable in an Australian classroom. [|H2O Water Wise Worksheets] consists of many different activities on water conservation for learners at different ages. For Year 5 pay attention to the worksheets that focus on the water cycle in particular. [|How Much Water Do You Use?] worksheet requires learners to put their water use information into a graph. This allows for learners to construct a visual representation of how much water they use in their daily lives. Web 2.0 //** The Web 2.0 website is a great resource for both teachers and students within all KLA's. The variety of software programs that are available allow for active participation through scaffolded learning experiences. __This website is a must for all teachers of the future.__ **// [|Web 2.0]programs have enhanced web design and development. This modern advancement in technology is a valuable resource to all teachers and students, as the programs can be used to expand learning experiences to promote creativity, collaboration and sharing among uses. 

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