WoW map quest: Desalination and recycled water explained

Year F-2 Year 3-4 Worksheet Science Geography Water supply

A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about recycled water and desalination, two types of sources of alternate water. Find out how recycled water is produced, where it is used and what are the environmental benefits of using recycled water. Learn how desalination works, why the plant was built and where the water is used.

Learning outcomes

Year 1&2

Know that water is a resource and describe how it is used at school and in the home
Know that water can be recycled and describe ways to reduce use and save more water
Describe how our water supply supports people's lives

Year 3&4

Understand the different uses of water and that wastewater can be recycled
Identify where tap water comes from and know what happens when it goes down the drain

Instructions

Using Melbourne’s World of Water – interactive map. Download the WoW map quest and get students to complete the worksheet. This can be an in class or homework activity