Water science online - Stage 4 Science resources

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What is water science online?

Water science online gives you great ideas, learning tools and resources to explore how we apply real world science to manage water.




Choose from three Stage 4 Science investigations:

1. Water science – Drinking Water - explore the water cycle, sources of water and how water gets to our home. Students learn how we use water filtration to protect public health.

  1. Book a drinking water excursion
  2. Check out our online content about the natural water cycle
  3. Use our resources listed on this page such as our water taste test activity or our water audit.


2. Water science – Wastewater - explore separation techniques used in treating wastewater. Students learn how scientific skills are used to recycle water and protect the environment.

  1. Book a water wastewater excursion
  2. Check out our online content about wastewater
  3. Use our resources listed on this page such as our wipes out of pipes practical investigation or our wastewater audit.


3. Water science – Water and Life - explore water in everyday life with care and value. Students understand we can all contribute to sustainable environments and make a liveable and resilience cities.

  1. Book an urban water cycle excursion
  2. Check out our online content about urban water management
  3. Use our resources listed on this page such as our urban water cycle powerpoint or our make a pH indicator experiment.


Getting started?


  1. Sign up with your school email* and check out our video highlighting key features of this page. *School emails are needed for Q&A, polls and stories.
  2. Check out our sample timelines, lesson plans and assessments to help you deliver our water science programs.
  3. Start asking questions, share your stories and test your knowledge.


What will you find on water science online?

Learning resources

We've created lots of resources to use at school and at home to investigate water. You will find

  • Lots of information about water use, management and value.
  • Practical investigations and water audits
  • Lesson plans linked with the NSW syllabus
  • Videos, animations and presentations


Excursions

Come behind the scenes and see how we protect public health by providing safe, clean drinking water and how we treat wastewater to make recycled water and protect the environment.


Our qualified teachers and industry professionals will help you discover your role in sustainable water management and give you tips to improve our city’s liveability.


All our programs are free of charge, and most are syllabus linked.


Ask questions

This is a great place to ask about things you can't find easily in your textbooks, about Sydney Water, water management and the water industry.



Share feedback and ideas

If you want to know more about our education resources, or to book a excursion or request self-guide materials, contact Education@sydneywater.com.au.


What is water science online?

Water science online gives you great ideas, learning tools and resources to explore how we apply real world science to manage water.




Choose from three Stage 4 Science investigations:

1. Water science – Drinking Water - explore the water cycle, sources of water and how water gets to our home. Students learn how we use water filtration to protect public health.

  1. Book a drinking water excursion
  2. Check out our online content about the natural water cycle
  3. Use our resources listed on this page such as our water taste test activity or our water audit.


2. Water science – Wastewater - explore separation techniques used in treating wastewater. Students learn how scientific skills are used to recycle water and protect the environment.

  1. Book a water wastewater excursion
  2. Check out our online content about wastewater
  3. Use our resources listed on this page such as our wipes out of pipes practical investigation or our wastewater audit.


3. Water science – Water and Life - explore water in everyday life with care and value. Students understand we can all contribute to sustainable environments and make a liveable and resilience cities.

  1. Book an urban water cycle excursion
  2. Check out our online content about urban water management
  3. Use our resources listed on this page such as our urban water cycle powerpoint or our make a pH indicator experiment.


Getting started?


  1. Sign up with your school email* and check out our video highlighting key features of this page. *School emails are needed for Q&A, polls and stories.
  2. Check out our sample timelines, lesson plans and assessments to help you deliver our water science programs.
  3. Start asking questions, share your stories and test your knowledge.


What will you find on water science online?

Learning resources

We've created lots of resources to use at school and at home to investigate water. You will find

  • Lots of information about water use, management and value.
  • Practical investigations and water audits
  • Lesson plans linked with the NSW syllabus
  • Videos, animations and presentations


Excursions

Come behind the scenes and see how we protect public health by providing safe, clean drinking water and how we treat wastewater to make recycled water and protect the environment.


Our qualified teachers and industry professionals will help you discover your role in sustainable water management and give you tips to improve our city’s liveability.


All our programs are free of charge, and most are syllabus linked.


Ask questions

This is a great place to ask about things you can't find easily in your textbooks, about Sydney Water, water management and the water industry.



Share feedback and ideas

If you want to know more about our education resources, or to book a excursion or request self-guide materials, contact Education@sydneywater.com.au.


Have a water science question?

This is where you can ask your questions and our education team can answer them. 

Check out some science FAQs we get from other year 7 and 8 students.

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    What is the difference between raw water, wastewater and greywater?

    almost 3 years ago

    There are many different types of water for different purposes. You can learn more about the Sources of water we use in Sydney online. 

     

    In summary, the definition of the following: 

    • Raw water is water from the catchment that has not been treated or filtered. 

    • Wastewater is the used water that goes down toilets, sinks and drains and into the sewerage system. Also known as sewage. About 99% of it is water. 

    • Greywater is the wastewater from washing machines, dishwashers, showers, baths and basins. 

     

    To find out the meaning of more terms go to our glossary. 

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    Where do we get our water from? When do we drink water from the desalination plant?

    almost 3 years ago

    All water comes from the environment and flows through the natural water cycle. People manage the water cycle to ensure a safe and reliable water supply this is called the urban water cycle. The urban water cycle takes water from many sources. 

     

    Sydney relies on rain as our main source of water. Warragamba Dam provides 80% of Greater Sydney’s water supply.  

     

    Our climate is variable and we need to use other sources to add to our water supply, particularly when rainfall is low. The ocean can be used one source of drinking water. Desalination is the process of removing the salt from seawater to produce cleaner water. For more information about this source of water go to the Sydney Desalination Plant page. 

     

    Recycled water is another source of water that is currently used for watering sports fields, lawns and gardens, flushing toilets and washing cars. In parts of Australia groundwater and rainwater tanks are another possible source of water. 

Page last updated: 03 May 2022, 01:49 PM