Water and Climate Change

Australia is one of the driest continents on Earth, yet we are, per capita, the greatest consumers of water.

According to waterquality.crc.org.au, Australians use enough water every year to fill Sydney Harbour almost 50 times - between 18 and 22 megalitres. (a megalitre is one million litres - about the volume of an olmypic-sized swimming pool.)


Here are some helpful tips on how to save water:

• Follow the water restrictions in your area
• Make sure taps a turned off properly
• Don't water gardens unnecessarily
• Avoid the purchase of recreational water toys which require a constant stream of water
• Encourage your family and friends to be part of a water conscious community
• Conserve water because it is the right thing to do. Don't waste water just because someone else is footing the bill such as when you are staying at a hotel.

References:
http://www.americanwater.com/
http://www.waterquality.crc.org.au  

Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets

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Down the Drain (145.31kb)

Marine Menace (542.02kb)

My Dripping Drop (120.81kb)