
Generation H₂O (Primary)
Competition
Lessons
Assembly
Give young people the tools they need to protect Scotland's water supply.
Age range:
5-12 yrs
Subjects:
Science, Social studies, Information technology
Countries:
Scotland
Overview
Teach children about water conservation in a way that connects to their local environment. Generation H₂O has something for the whole school, including lessons for P1-4, P5-7, and a fun, interactive assembly.
High school teacher? See our Generation H₂O resources for secondary schools.
Win a splash-tastic class trip
Enter the 2025 Make a Splash Challenge by completing Keep Scotland Flowing. Submit your pupils' posters showing how to keep Scotland’s water safe and clean for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to a swimming centre for your class.
Download to enter* Terms and conditions apply.What you'll get
Register with Generation H₂O for Primary Schools and you can download the following lessons and assembly.
Request a school visit
A trained Scottish Water employee could also visit your school, to answer your pupils' questions about saving water and support your lesson. Visits are subject to location and availability, but we do our best to accommodate all requests. You must be registered with Generation H₂O to request a visit.
Submit a requestResources
Start adding Generation H₂O to your teaching by downloading the following resources.

Make a Splash Challenge
How to enter plus a poster template to be filled out and submitted by 30 April 2025.

Every Droplet Counts
Hands-on activities to get P1-4 pupils thinking about the water they use.

Keep Scotland Flowing
Bring the water cycle to life with a video-led journey for P5-7 pupils.

Mission H20
Make a splash with a playful water-saving challenge for the whole school.
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