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New Wave (Secondary)

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Inspire the next generation of changemakers in south-east England to become lifelong advocates for water protection.

Age range:

11-16 yrs

Subjects:

Science, Geography, Citizenship, Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), Art and design

Countries:

England

Overview

Explore water conservation and protect local networks through engaging lessons, an interactive assembly, and a tour of the local water treatment works, while connecting science and geography to real-world careers.

Primary school teacher? See our New Wave resources for children aged 4-11.

An excellent resource, hitting key curriculum links and versatile enough to be used as a lesson, assembly or single activity. A pertinent topic too!

Secondary school teacher

What you'll get

Who Am I?

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

Life Cycle Assessors

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

Water Stewards

FOG Defenders

Ever stopped to think what happens when fats, oils and grease (FOG) end up down the drain?

In this 20-minute, teacher-led activity, students uncover the hidden damage caused by the incorrect disposal of FOG, and discover how small actions can make a big difference.

FOG Defenders empowers young people to protect wastewater systems, helping them see how science connects to real-world challenges and how they can play a part in preventing future harm.

Includes a Presentation, with teacher guide and video.

WasteWater Quest

Water Ambassadors

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

Students who might find it difficult in a classroom setting were equally engaged in the activity, which was wonderful to see.

Secondary school teacher

Resources

Start your New Wave journey now by downloading the following resources. Included is a calendar which will show you the best time of year to deliver the content.

Who Am I?

Life Cycle Assessors

Water Stewards

FOG Defenders

WasteWater Quest

Water Ambassadors

Secondary Content Map

Secondary Events Calendar

Invite a Southern Water expert to your school

The Southern Water team will explore water conservation with your whole school, during a fun and informative assembly using the Water Ambassadors materials.

Free tour of Peacehaven Wastewater Treatment Works

Discover what happens when you flush the loo or wash the dishes with this fun tour led by the Southern Water team. The experience includes an interactive 'slow the flow' workshop, ideal for science and geography students. Travel bursaries available for schools within an hour of Brighton.

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