How do careers in the water industry take shape? In this 20-30 minute lesson, KS3 and KS4 students become career detectives, watching short video clips and matching cards to uncover the jobs of real-life Southern Water professionals.

Along the way, they’ll explore the skills needed in the industry, discover how career paths aren't always straight lines, and learn where to find future opportunities such as apprenticeships and courses - helping you meet Gatsby benchmarks 2 and 4.

The following resources are included:

• Presentation, including teacher guide and video
• Matching cards activity sheets
• Employee career path posters

And if you’re one of the first 50 teachers to download Who Am I?, we’ll send you a premium printed pack of cards for the matching activity and high-quality versions of the career posters for free.

Ever wondered how long a wet wipe lasts? Complete a life cycle assessment (LCA) to discover the answer in this 60-minute KS4 science lesson.

Students work out the cost and environmental impact of products commonly flushed down the loo – and discover some of the careers in wastewater management that put their science knowledge into practice. Includes two optional exam questions.

Life Cycle Assessors includes the following resources:

• Teacher guide
• Presentation including video
• Information sheets
• Sorting activity sheet
• LCA analysis sheet

The Stour, Arun, Ouse, Test, Yar… our local rivers are the lifeblood of our water system.

This KS3 geography lesson explores the effects of water scarcity and declining water quality, then challenges your students to help protect the rivers in your area.

The resources include:

• Teacher guide
• Presentation 
• Interactive map
• Worksheets
• Case studies and solutions

Take KS3 geography or KS3/4 science students on a 20-minute virtual sewer tour with a quiz. Ideal for assemblies or classes, it explores water treatment and how cleaned water returns to nature.

The resources include:

• Teacher guide
• Presentation 
• Interactive video
• Scoring sheet

Dive into some thought-provoking questions and facts about water conservation in this 20-minute tutor session or assembly.

Designed with the KS3 citizenship curriculum and Gatsby benchmarks in mind, students meet some Southern Water employees and explore a variety of water-saving strategies, helping them understand how to save and protect their local water supply.

The resources include:

• Teacher guide
• Presentation for x4 5-minute tutor sessions
• 20-minute assembly presentation
• Posters