Many people around the world live with huge water challenges and have to prioritise their water uses every day. DNA glossary test
The science and mātauranga concepts that underpin Smart Water are transferable to other locations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we are lucky to not have to think about water priorities often, with reliable supplies of clean treated water provided to our taps. Most people on municipal water supplies have few water challenges, but what if it wasn’t this way? Carrying out a water challenge with limited water amounts is useful to help students appreciate that our priorities for water use may change according to how much water we have available. The science and mātauranga concepts that underpin Smart Water are transferable to other locations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Nature of science
There are many words – like wave – that have an everyday meaning and a scientific meaning. Discussion about the different meanings helps to avoid confusion and alternative conceptions. Developing the knowledge of scientific vocabulary is part of the ‘Communicating in science’ achievement aim.
Other activities in Smart Water:
- Getting to know water collects students’ prior knowledge and experiences of freshwater as the starting point to form an inquiry plan.
- Water in nature explores states of matter in the water cycle.
- Te mana o te wai explores the concept of mauri – the health and wellbeing of a waterway.
- Water in the Waikato explores the major freshwater features and sources of water for the Waikato region.
- Global water perspectives explores water availability and water stress around the world, with comparison and reflection on Aotearoa’s situation.
- Getting water ready to drink explores the drinking water treatment process.
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