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Presentation Topics and Activities
North East Water
Australian Curriculum
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Topics and Activities
Where is water in the world?
Science ACSSU002
Living things have basic needs,
including food and water.
Science ACSSU222
Water is an important resource that
cycles through the environment.
Whizzy's Incredible Journey
Water Cycle
Science ACSSU116
Community Water Use
Some of Earth’s resources are
renewable, but others are nonrenewable.
Geography ACHGK024
The natural resources provided by the
environment, and different views on
how they could be used sustainably.
Science ACSSU032
Earth’s resources, including water, are
used in a variety of ways.
Sustainability – Organising ideas 01.3
Sustainable patterns of living rely on
the interdependence of healthy social,
economic and ecological systems.
Science ACSSU032
Earth’s resources, including water, are
used in a variety of ways.
Never Ever
Geography ACHGK025
The sustainable management of waste
from production and consumption.
Drink Tap
Science ACSSU002
Living things have basic needs,
including food and water.
Science ACSSU043
Living things have structural features
and adaptations that help them to
survive in their environment.
Health and Physical Education
ACPPS058
Investigate the role of preventive health
in promoting and maintaining health,
safety and wellbeing for individuals and
their communities.
Science ACSHE022
Science ACSHE035
People use science in their daily lives,
including when caring for their
environment and living things.
Science ACSHE051
Science knowledge helps people to
understand the effect of their actions.
Water Supply
Water Efficiency
and
Showerhead Water Saving Activity
Science ACSHE062
Science ACSHE217
Science ACSHE220
Science ACSSU032
Scientific knowledge is used to inform
personal and community decisions.
Earth’s resources, including water, are
used in a variety of ways.
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North East Water Topics and
Activities
Water Issues
Domains
Description
ACARA & AusVELS Number
Sustainability– Organising Idea 01.8
Geography ACHGK028
Designing action for sustainability
requires an evaluation of past practices,
the assessment of scientific and
technological developments and
balanced judgements based on
projected future economic, social and
environmental impacts.
The influence of the environment on the
human characteristics of a place.
Geography ACHGK024
The natural resources provided by the
environment, and different views on
how they could be used sustainably.
Science ACHCS007
Interact with others with respect, share
views and recognise there are different
points of view.
Science ACSSU032
Earth’s resources, including water, are
used in a variety of ways.
This strand focuses on developing the
underpinning knowledge and
understanding of technologies
(materials, systems, components, tools
and equipment) across technologies
contexts and developing understanding
of the relationship between
technologies and society.
Water Filter Activity
Design and Technologies knowledge
and understanding
Food Web
Sustainability– Organising Idea 01.2
All life forms, including human life, are
connected through ecosystems on
which they depend for their wellbeing
and survival.
Science ACSSU073
Living things, including plants and
animals depend on each other and the
environment to survive.
Science ACSSU043
Energy and Water
Design and Technologies ACTDEK001
Living or Non-living
Science ACSSU044
Living things have structural features
and adaptations that help them to
survive in their environment.
Identify how people design and produce
familiar products, services and
environments and consider
sustainability to meet personal and
local community needs.
Living things can be grouped on the
basis of observable features and can
be distinguished from non-living things.
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North East Water Topics and
Activities
Water Tournament
Domains
Description
ACARA & AusVELS Number
Sustainability 01.3
Sustainable patterns of living rely on
the interdependence of healthy social,
economic and ecological systems.
Futures 01.7
Actions for a more sustainable future
reflect values of care respect and
responsibility, and require us to explore
and understand environments.
Science ACSHE022/ ACSHE035
People use science in their daily lives,
including when caring for environment
and living things.
Science ACSHE051/ ACSHE062
Science knowledge helps people to
understand the effect of their actions.
Science ACSHE217/ ACSHE220
Scientific knowledge is used to inform
personal and community decisions.
Science ACSHE121/ ACSHE136
Science understandings influence the
development of practices in areas of
human activity such as industry,
agriculture and marine and terrestrial
resource management.
Geography ACHGK024
The natural resources provided by the
environment, and different views on
how they could be used sustainably.
Geography ACHGK040
The nature of water scarcity and ways
of overcoming it, including studies
drawn from Australia and West Asia
and/or North Africa.
Geography ACHGK044
The influence of accessibility to
services and facilities on the liveability
of places.
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