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Aimed at students from prep to year 10, our free classroom presentations allow students to learn about a range of water related topics. They can be used to introduce water as a topic or to consolidate previous learning. The free school visits can be tailored to your needs, with presentations for different age groups and water topics.

We can also help you organize an excursion for your class to learn more about Melbourne’s water supply and sewage treatment processes.
 

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Yarra Valley Water Presentation's Program

*All presentations are approximately 45 min - 1 hour in length
 

Prep to Grade 3 - The Big Book About Water


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The Big Book About Water covers the water cycle, water supply, sewerage system and water conservation. The bright and colourful drawings and the sheer size of the book will keep younger students engaged, as well as providing the opportunity to explore the toolbox of water saving items.

Book a Big Book presentation


Grades 4 to 6 - cartoon based PowerPoint presentations


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Cartoon charactered PowerPoint presentations convey the same messages as the Big Book to Grades 4 to 6. Students will find the animations in the PowerPoint appealing and they will also have the opportunity to explore the toolbox of water saving items.

Book a primary presentation


Secondary students - specific PowerPoint presentations


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For secondary students, we have 4 different options:

  • All About Water - covers the water cycle, water supply, sewerage system and water conservation and introduces students to some interesting water facts
  • Alternative Water Supply - looks at recent approaches being used by the government to source new water
  • Effluent Treatment - looks at the specifics of wastewater treatment
  • Water Conservation - focuses on the importance of saving water and ways to preserve this precious resource.

Book a secondary presentation


Cloudia Raindrop & Friends

Cloudia Raindrop & Friends is a theatre performance produced by Our Planet Enterprises which is available to primary schools in the Yarra Valley Water service area.

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Excursions with Eco-Adventure Tours


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Winneke Water Treatment Plant Tour

This Melbourne Water venue is in Sugarloaf Reservoir Park, Christmas Hills, and offers opportunities for Primary and Secondary students to:

  • learn how muddy Yarra River water is turned into drinkable, clear water for Melbourne’s thirsty suburbs
  • learn about treatment processes such as filtration, sedimentation, coagulation, disinfection
  • investigate a nature trail area to support ecology, environmental and nature study programs. 

 Cost*: Primary & Secondary Students: $7.70, minimum 20 students. 1 hour.


Upper Yarra Sewerage Treatment Plant Tour

Find out what happens when you flush. A tour through the plant with Eco-Adventure Tours shows students how their waste is treated, cleaned and then used to create wetlands for a variety of wildlife in the area. Can be tailored to grade 3 level and above.

Cost*: Primary & Secondary Students: $8.80, minimum 20 students.  90 minutes.


Reservoir Park Discovery Tour

Visit sites around the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges to study Water Catchment and forest management. Popular venues include Badger Weir (Yarra Ranges National Park); Sugarloaf, Maroondah, Healesville, Silvan, Yan Yean and Cardinia Reservoir Parks; and Toolangi State Forest. Prices vary depending upon venue and duration. Please contact Eco Adventure Tours to discuss your needs.     

Cost*: Primary & Secondary Students: $8.80, minimum 20 students.  90 minutes.
 

Water Quality & Water Bug Tours

Water Quality and Water Bug sessions are available at Yan Yean and Maroondah Reservoir Parks. Students will help to test basic water parameters such as temperature, turbidity, pH and nutrient levels, using Waterwatch guidelines. They will also be able to collect and identify water bugs in the water to help determine the health of the waterway. 

Cost*: Primary & Secondary Students: $9.90, minimum 20 students.  90 minutes.

To book a tour or for more information, please contact Karen Garth at Eco-Adventure Tours on (03) 5962 5115 or 0418 999 936 or email info@ecoadventuretours.com.au

Conditions:
  • Prices as of July 2010 and are inclusive of GST.
  • As there are limited places for each session, you will need to book early.
  • Transport costs are the responsibility of each school.