Tap Water vs. Bottled Water
Contains a detailed analysis of the properties of the two different kinds of water.
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.
Water Words
Download an illustrated fact sheet which defines terms used in geography, conservation, and science.
Water Quality and Macroinvertebrates
Streams, rivers, wetlands and lakes are home for insects, crustaceans, molluscs, and arachnids. This illustrated fact sheet explains their role in the food chain, and how they are affected by chemical and physical conditions.
Living Streams
Fact sheet explains how waterways can be returned to their natural state, even when they have become polluted drains. Includes photographs and details of projects in Western Australia.
Managing Groundwater Use
Factsheet uses diagrams and pictures to explain how we need to look after the water that is found underground, in cracks and crevices of rocks, and in the soil. Includes examples from Western Australia.
The Blue Planet Project
Blog covers topic about the importance of clean water. Includes surveys, essays and related resource links. This is a Comenius project, funded by the European Community and its duration is 3 years (2003-2006).
EEK! - Water Wonders
Interesting facts, how to make our water cleaner, groundwater quiz, about the Clean Water Act, lakes, water cycle, word search, and conservation tips.
Acid Lake
See how acid rain impacts the environment.
EcoKids: The Story of Water
Explains where it comes from, how it used, and why it needs to be looked after properly.
The Story of Water
Looks at the importance of water and tells how people can conserve and protect it.
Drinking Water; Kids' Stuff
Drinking water experiments for kids and teachers, printable activities, and links.
Seymour High School Science Club
Features information about the group's current project about groundwater testing for arsenic and other substances. Page includes news, member biographies and photos.
The Groundwater Foundation: Kids Corner
Looks at what groudwater is, its place in the water cycle, and how to protect it.
Waterwise Fun Stuff
Interactive animation shows how everyone can learn to save water in the house and garden.
A Waterways Health Check
Find out if your local creek, stream, lake or wetland is healthy, and what you can do about it. Checklist can be downloaded for filling in at the site.
WOW - Wild Over Waterways
Interactive games based on the waterways. Includes links and school pages. Some portions require free registration.
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