World water day 11-16 years old

Age range:	11-16 years
Curriculum links:	Geography, Science, Citizenship
Time needed:	15-20 minutes
Group size:	One or more Year groups or whole school
Setting:	School assembly hall
Sustainability learning outcome(s):	Pupils will: know the importance of freshwater and wetlands; understand why the sustainable use of water is important; know how they can help to save water.

Teachers will need to plan in advance to include World Water Day in the school calendar.

Access to teacher background information on fresh water at www.wwf.org.uk/freshwater.
Access to WWF Canon library photos[www.wwf.org.uk/gowild
WWF International Wetlands information under Middle School, habitats and freshwater wetlands www.panda.org/news_facts/education/
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Activities and resource sheets for 11-14 years. www.wwtlearn.org.uk
Sustainable School
Information and ideas on how to help save water, for young people. 7-14 years.
www.suschool.org.uk/water.html
Water Science for Schools Information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge. ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/
WWF video clip Fishing on the Niger River (four minutes) assets.panda.org/downloads/niger_300.mov and access to background information about the video www.panda.org/news_facts/multimedia/video
Photos illustrating Freshwater Precious Resources, WWF Canon Photogallery, Gallery list www.panda.org
Teachers:
WWF US Background information www.worldwildlife.org/freshwater/
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Online lesson plans for 4-14 years and background information. www.wwtlearn.org.uk
World Water Day www.worldwaterday.org
Southern Water
Advice on saving water in schools and online teaching resources for 5-16 years.
www.southernwater.co.uk/homeAndLeisure/waterEfficiency/
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