Treating Water for Reuse

Topic

Environment

Year Level

Years 7-10

Subject

Geography

Science

Sector

Energy & Renewables

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Australian Curriculum Content Statements

Introduction

This experiment allows students to compare different water treatment methods and, using the results from their experiments, design their own water treatment process.

Educational Value Statement

  • Explores the importance of water as a resource
  • Outlines how water can be treated for reuse
  • Describes the different methods of water treatment
  • Can be downloaded as a PDF File


Key Learning Objectives

  • Students can understand that water is precious resource
  • Students can understand the impacts of mining and how water can be reused on a mine site
  • Students can examine the different water treatment methods.


Strands

Science Understanding: Earth and Space Sciences

Science as a Human Endeavour

Science Inquiry Skills

Geographical Knowledge and Understanding