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Storage in the water cycle

Scientists generally agree that the amount of water on Earth is finite, and that the water cycle constantly recycles water through the Earth’s systems. But how long does this take? How long does ...

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Follow the water droplet

In this cross-curricular activity, students visualise themselves as a drop of water in the water cycle. The activity includes visual and written literacy components. By the end of this activity ...

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Cit Sci test Backyard Battle

Backyard Battle is a citizen science programme run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful. It gets students, teachers, volunteers and other citizen scientists out collecting litter at key inland sites ...

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An introduction to Aqua Republica

Gaming to understand the complexities of water catchment management Explore the inaugural New Zealand Aqua Republica Eco Challenge 2016 with Deli Connell, Andrea Soanes and guest presenter Rose ...

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Gaming for learning

Serious gaming is growing in appeal across the education sector. This article explores gaming as a tool for learning, using the Aqua Republica Eco Challenge 2016 as an example. Gaming as a tool ...

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How to play Aqua Republica

Watch Deli Connell and guest presenter Carl Johnson from DHI Water New Zealand demonstrate how to play the inaugural New Zealand Aqua Republica Eco Challenge 2016 in this recorded webinar. ...

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The effect of sediment on water quality

ESR scientist Dr Chris Nokes discusses the effect sediment can have on microorganisms in the water. It is possible that microorganisms survive longer in sediment than they do in water, and when ...

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How can water spread disease?

ESR scientist Dr Chris Nokes describes why it is important that we manage our water resource so that disease-causing organisms are eliminated from our drinking and recreational water. In New ...

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What is flocculation?

ESR scientist Dr Chris Nokes describes how adding a flocculant coagulant to muddy water causes the mud particles to group together to form larger heavier clumps that can then be filtered or ...

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Water flows and catchments

Discover information and hands-on activities about river catchments.

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Inquiry and action learning process

Environmental issues are suited to inquiry investigations. This interactive guides you through the process. It uses the Rivers and Us programme as the subject for inquiry, but the process is ...

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Stream health monitoring and assessment

How do we know whether a stream is healthy or not? Stream monitoring and assessment is important to understanding the impacts of land use on waterways.

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