SOUTH East students splashed and slid their way through one of SA Water’s interactive presentations recently to celebrate National Water Week.
Slippery Stuff involved an hour of interactive education designed for students in Years 3 to 7.
Over 1600 children from across the Limestone Coast took part, including students from Kingston, Millicent, Penola, Mil Lel, Glenburnie, Allendale East and Mount Gambier.
“Slippery Stuff is part of SA Water’s ongoing commitment to teach children about important water issues,” SA Water community investment lead consultant Emma Juricin said.
“The session is a fun way to let students and teachers immerse themselves in the show and literally hose-down myths about water.
“The students get to learn important information about how the water cycle is managed and the way science is applied in a real-life scenario, making sure South Australians can enjoy a safe, reliable and secure water supply.”
Presented by David Lampard from That Science Gang, the show used practical science to teach students about the physical, chemical and biological processes used to treat drinking water and sewage.
The interactive show benefits teachers too, aligning with the Australian Curriculum in the areas of science, geography and sustainability.
With the 2018 theme of Water for me, Water for all, National Water Week is celebrated every October to build awareness around the value of water and the protection of water environments and resources.
“The week encourages the community to think about how we use water on a day-to-day basis and is a reminder of the 663 million-plus people globally without a safe water supply close to home,” Ms Juricin said.
“The lack of access has a significant impact on lives right through to day-to-day management of work, education, food supply and preparation.”
Slippery Stuff forms part of SA Water’s extensive education program, which supports tours, workshops and shows for school-age children across South Australia, including Follow That Drop, Poo-Do Gurus and Sustainability Challenge.
