SA Water Brainwave Program 2012

Years R-7Venues & DatesAdelaide ShowsSA Water Learning CentreLevel 1, 250 Victoria Square, AdelaideTerm 2, Week 2Monday 30 April – Friday 4 MayThe Water ShowPresented by :Two time travellers return to the presentfrom 100 years in the future to learn aboutthe Earth’s water supply. Hoping to avert afuture global water crisis they observe thesocial, cultural, scientific and environmentalsignificance of water in our time zone.Presented in a highly physical and comedic style withinnovative sound effects, this performance introducesthe subject of water in a dynamic piece of theatre.Teacher resources provided.Australian Curriculum»»Science understanding: chemical sciences»»Arts (SACSA)»»Cross-curriculum priorities: sustainabilityTerm 4, Week 3Monday 22 October – Friday 26 OctoberRegional ShowsMurray and Mallee: in-school sessionsTerm 2, Week 3Monday 7 May – Friday 11 MayLimestone Coast: in-school sessionsTerm 4, Week 2Coincides with National Water WeekMonday 15 October – Friday 19 OctoberTimesAdelaide shows: 10.30am and 12.30pmRegional shows: by negotiationDuration50 minutesCostFreeBookingsAdelaide schools phone:SA Water on (08) 7424 1440Regional schools phone:Splash Theatre Company on (08) 8277 72936

Years 3-7Venue & DatesWorkshopsSA Water Learning CentreLevel 1, 250 Victoria Square, AdelaidePoo-do GurusDid you know that the average personvisits the toilet 2,500 times a year?Join That Science Gang for an interactive, scientificjourney that explores how wastewater is treated andreclaimed. Find out what happens when you flush,how water is recycled and what flocculation means.At SA Water, your business is our business!This program includes an engaging, hands-onworkshop experience at the SA Water LearningCentre and a fascinating, fact-fuelled tour of theBolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant.Workshops and tours have been scheduled to allowclass groups to decide on a full day of activities orto select their preference of workshop or tour only.Teacher resources provided.Australian Curriculum»»Science understanding:biological and chemical sciences»»Science inquiry skillsTerm 2, Week 7Monday 4 June – Friday 8 JuneTerm 4, Week 4Monday 29 October – Friday 2 NovemberWorkshop times10am – 11.30am12.30pm - 2pmToursBolivar Wastewater Treatment PlantHodgson Rd, BolivarTerm 2, Week 7Monday 4 June – Friday 8 JuneTerm 4, Week 4Monday 29 October – Friday 2 NovemberTour times10am - 11am1pm - 2pmDurationWorkshop and tour: 4 hours(total including travel time between venues)Workshop only: 1.5 hoursTour only: 1 hourCostFree. School groups will need to organisetheir own travel for the day. SA Waterwill offer travel reimbursements todisadvantaged schools.BookingsSA Water: phone (08) 7424 144010

Years R-7Slippery StuffSlip and slide your way through thiswet and wonderful science show thatdramatically explores the world’s mostprecious resource – water. We’ll explorewhat water is, what it can do and whyit is so important. Along the way we’llstretch it into enormous bubbles, squirtit under extreme hydrostatic pressureand test its capacity to absorb enormousamounts of heat. Join That Science Gangin an exploration of some sensationallyslippery stuff.Teacher resources provided.Australian Curriculum»»Science understanding: chemical sciences»»Science inquiry skills»» General capabilities: critical and creative thinkingIn-School Regional TourAvailable for in-school sessions.Yorke and Mid NorthTerm 2, Week 6Monday 28 May – Friday 1 JuneMurray and MalleeTerm 3, Week 8Monday 3 September – Friday 7 SeptemberFleurieu and Kangaroo IslandTerm 4, Week 5Monday 5 November – Friday 9 NovemberTimesBy negotiationDuration60 minutesCostFreeBookingsSA Water: phone (08) 7424 144012

Years 3-7Water and CultureThe relationship between water andhumans has shaped cultures around theworld. We all know that water is essentialfor life as all living things need water tosurvive but people around the worldrelate to water in many different ways.Water is important for leisure and play,it has an aesthetic value that draws usto it. Many cultures and religions usewater symbolically.This program aims to influence students’ awarenessof, and positive attitudes towards water. Studentsexplore how different cultures express their beliefsand connections to water through art, music,language and customs.Teacher resources provided.Australian Curriculum»»Society and environment (SACSA)»»»Science as a human endeavour»»» Historical knowledge and understanding» General capabilities: intercultural understanding» Cross-curriculum priorities: Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander histories and culturesVenue & DatesSA Water Learning CentreLevel 1, 250 Victoria Square, AdelaideTerm 4, Week 2Coincides with National Water WeekMonday 15 October – Friday 19 OctoberTimes10am and 12.30pmDuration1.5 hoursCostFree. SA Water will offer travelreimbursements to disadvantaged schools.BookingsSA Water: phone (08) 7424 144014

Years 8-10Water QualityManagementManaging drinking water quality fromcatchment to tap is a challenging task!Water is delivered over long distancesin South Australia and sources of watervary significantly. The River Murray,catchments in the Mount Lofty Rangesand groundwater each pose a range ofwater quality management challenges.Raw water entering one of our water treatmentplants undergoes an extensive multi-stage treatmentprocess. This program allows students to investigatethe science behind water treatment using hands-oninquiry into this fascinating process. Students willidentify the path of source water from the RiverMurray and reservoirs to their tap, solving problemsof water quality in the process.In addition to the Learning Centre experience, a tourof Hope Valley water treatment plant engages studentsso they appreciate and understand the enormousscale of the task to supply drinking water to greatermetropolitan Adelaide (200 gigalitres per annum!).Workshops and tours have been scheduled to allowclass groups to decide on a full day of activities orto select their preference of workshop or tour only.Teacher resources provided.Venue & DatesWorkshopsSA Water Learning Centre,Level 1, 250 Victoria Square, AdelaideTerm 1, Week 9Monday 26 March – Friday 30 MarchWorkshop times:10am – 11.30am12.30pm – 2pmToursHope Valley Water Treatment PlantGrand Junction Rd, Hope ValleyTerm 1, Week 9Monday 26 March – Friday 30 MarchTour times:10am - 11am1pm - 2pmDurationWorkshop and tour: 4 hours(total including travel time between venues)Workshop only: 1.5 hoursTour only: 1 hourCostFree. School groups will need to organisetheir own travel for the day. SA Waterwill offer travel reimbursements todisadvantaged schools.BookingsSA Water: phone (08) 7424 1440Australian Curriculum»»Science understanding:biological and chemical sciences»»Science inquiry skills»»Science as a human endeavour16

Years 8-10Wastewater InquiryWastewater is part of our everyday lives. Whenwe flush the toilet, have a shower or pull out thesink plug we are contributing to more than 250megalitres of wastewater that arrives at oneof Adelaide’s treatment plants every day.Wastewater is 99.9% water, with a small amount ofdissolved or suspended solid matter. At our treatmentplants, wastewater undergoes a multi-stage treatmentprocess to clean it before discharge or reuse.In this program students investigate the science ofwastewater treatment and discover new and innovativewastewater recycling schemes that make maximumproductive use of this wastewater includingopportunities for the use of biosolids.The workshop is an engaging hands-on experienceenabling students to answer questions about the scienceof wastewater. With the help of the engaging tour guidesfrom That Science Gang, the tour of Bolivar wastewatertreatment plant reinforces the process and concepts inan unforgettable way.Workshops and tours have been scheduled to allowclass groups to decide on a full day of activities or toselect their preference of workshop or tour only.Teacher resources provided.Venue & DatesWorkshopsSA Water Learning CentreLevel 1, 250 Victoria Square, AdelaideTerm 2, Weeks 8 & 9Wednesday 13 June – Tuesday 19 JuneWorkshop times10am – 11.30am12.30pm - 2pmToursBolivar Wastewater Treatment PlantHodgson Rd, BolivarTerm 2, Weeks 8 & 9Wednesday 13 June – Tuesday 19 JuneTour times10am - 11am1pm - 2pmDurationWorkshop and tour: 4 hours(total including travel time between venues)Workshop only: 1.5 hoursTour only: 1 hourCostFree. School groups will need to organisetheir own travel for the day. SA Waterwill offer travel reimbursements todisadvantaged schools.BookingsSA Water: phone (08) 7424 1440Australian Curriculum»»Science understanding:biological and chemical sciences»»Science inquiry skills»»Science as a human endeavour18

Years 11-12Chemistryin Action‘Rivertown’ has water quality issues andstudents are invited to identify and solve theproblem for this imaginary town. This programfor senior students highlights science as a careerand allows students to undertake investigationsinto elements of the stage 2 chemistry course.Students learn about the science behind watertesting and treatment within the context ofSA Water. In this hands-on program studentscollect and analyse data, then make conclusionsto direct Rivertown towards a future withimproved water quality.The session will culminate with a quiz using electronichandsets to support student learning.Teacher resources provided.SACE»»ChemistryVenue & DatesSA Water Learning CentreLevel 1, 250 Victoria Square, AdelaideTerm 3, Week 5Coincides with National Science WeekMonday 13 August – Friday 17 AugustTimes10.30am and 1pmDuration2 hoursCostFree. SA Water will offer travelreimbursements to disadvantaged schools.BookingsSA Water: phone (08) 7424 144020

Years 8-10SustainabilityChallengeHave your students take theSustainability Challenge...In this program students can take the sustainabilitychallenge and explore the issues of water supply anddemand. Students work in teams to tackle a reallife water challenge by designing a town with a sustainablewater supply. The challenge submerges studentsin studies of geography and sustainability while exploringthe options for water supply that will meet growingdemands. It touches on future planning, populationsand demographics while also teaching students aboutthe water cycle and the different treatment processesrequired for different sources of water.The best design will be chosen by the group using ourelectronic handsets. This program will allow studentsto use their knowledge and collaboration skills to workin teams to do what SA Water does every day – deliverquality water to its customers. Why not do a water unitin term 4 and consolidate student learning with thishands-on challenge?Venues & DatesSA Water Learning CentreLevel 1, 250 Victoria Square, AdelaideTerm 4, Week 7Monday 19 November – Friday 23 NovemberTimes10.30am and 1pmDuration2 hoursCostFree. SA Water will offer travelreimbursements to disadvantaged schools.BookingsSA Water: phone (08) 7424 1440Teacher resources provided.Australian Curriculum»»Society and environment (SACSA)»»Science understanding: biological sciences»ICT capability, ethical behaviour»»Cross-curriculum priorities: sustainability» General capabilities: critical and creative thinking,22

all yearsLiving LoansBorrow an SA Water staff member for free!Extend your learning program by borrowingan SA Water staff member for your class anddiscover a wealth of knowledge about ourState’s water/wastewater management,supply and treatment processes. Get yourstudents to challenge SA Water experts byasking some tough questions about theirchosen careers. Choose from a rotatinglist of subject matter experts coveringareas such as:»»Salinity»»»» Desalination» The River Murray» Climate change and water issues»»Water & wastewater engineering»»Water treatment process»»Water cycle, conservation, reuse»»Overview of SA Water andits role in our stateInspire your students by exposing them topotential career paths in the water industry.Living Loans are available all-yearround direct to your school. SA Waterwill make every effort to fulfil requestsin regional areas.For further details and online bookingsgo to www.sawater.com.au/education24

Teacher Professional Learningand SACE Research projectTeacher Professional LearningSA Water, in partnership with DECD,is committed to promoting knowledgeand understanding of water issues inthe community. In 2012, SA Water will beoffering targeted professional learning incurriculum areas, career information andcross-curriculum priorities as they relateto water education. Professional learningobjectives are designed and the programstructured according to the needs of thegroup in collaboration with the DECDconsultant teacher. Light refreshmentsand opportunities for professionalnetworking provided.SACE Research projectAre your students considering a SACEResearch Project that relates to water?If students are looking for ideas, or evenhelp with research, SA Water experts areon hand to assist!Visit www.sawater.com.au/educationto access the Research Project assistancerequest form and to find online resourcescreated to help students generate ideasfor a water related research project.For more details on professional learning forteachers contact the DECD consultant teacheron (08) 7424 1440.26

Captain Plopand ResourcesThe Captain Plop book series byHayley Morton, the SA Water Librarian.Captain Plop: the desalination adventure a fictionalpicture book which explains the process of desalination.The publication engages 5–9 year olds with the conceptand process of desalination. The book fills a current gapin resources of its kind for this age group and is timely asAdelaide is now operating its first major desalination plant.Captain Plop’s water-saving mission, the first in the seriesis aimed at helping children from 4–8 years old understandthe importance of water conservation around the home.Free copies of the books were sent to each South Australianschool and public library. To order your class set phoneSA Water on (08) 7424 1440.A suite of valuable resources for primary andsecondary students can be found on our websitewww.sawater.com.au/education29

ProgramCalendarTerm 1Follow That Drop!Week 8 @ SA Water Learning CentreWeek 8 @ Hope Valley Water Treatment PlantYrs 3–7 Details page 4Water QualityManagementWeek 9 @ SA Water Learning CentreWeek 9 @ Hope Valley Water Treatment PlantYrs 8-10 Details page 16Term 2The Water ShowWeek 2 @ SA Water Learning CentreWeek 3 @ Murray and Malleein-school sessionsYrs R–7 Details page 6Soaked!Week 5 @ Golden Grove Arts CentreWeek 5 @ The Parks Community CentreWeek 5 @ Star TheatresYrs 2-6 Details page 8Slippery StuffWeek 6 @ Yorke and Mid Northin-school sessionsYrs R-7 Details page 12Poo-do GurusWeek 7 @ SA Water Learning CentreTerm 3Follow That Drop!Week 2 @ SA Water Learning CentreWeek 2 @ Hope Valley Water Treatment PlantYrs 3–7 Details page 4Chemistry in ActionWeek 5 @ SA Water Learning CentreYrs 11-12 Details page 20Slippery StuffWeek 8 @ Murray and Malleein-school sessionsYrs R-7 Details page 12Term 4Water and CultureWeek 2 @ SA Water Learning CentreYrs 3–7 Details page 14The Water ShowWeek 2 @ Limestone Coast in-school sessionsWeek 3 @ SA Water Learning CentreYrs R-7 Details page 6Poo-do GurusWeek 4 @ SA Water Learning CentreWeek 4 @ Bolivar WastewaterTreatment PlantYrs 3–7 Details page 10Week 7 @ Bolivar WastewaterTreatment PlantYrs 3–7 Details page 10Wastewater InquiryWeeks 8 & 9 @ SA Water Learning CentreWeeks 8 & 9 @ Bolivar WastewaterTreatment PlantSoaked!Week 9 @ The Nautilus TheatrePort LincolnWeek 9 @ Lea Memorial TheatrePort AugustaYrs 2-6 Details page 8Slippery StuffWeek 5 @ Fleurieu and Kangaroo Islandin-school sessionsYrs R-7 Details page 12Sustainability ChallengeWeek 7 @ SA Water Learning CentreYrs 8-10 Details page 18Yrs 8-10 Details page 22

Level 1250 Victoria SquareAdelaide SA 5000King William StVictoria SquareMagistratesCourtBus drop off pointAngas StreetSA Water HouseSA WaterLearning CentreMain entranceWakefield StreetCathedral Churchof St FrancisXavierwww.sawater.com.au/educationFor general enquiries phone (08) 7424 1440This program is printedon recycled paper.32