How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day, Choose water instead of juice / fizzy

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? I've notice my students are more likely to turn off taps, use less water in general and share their knowledge with their younger peers.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The students were mostly interested in how much water they were drinking. They liked having a visual reminder to drink water and it has caused them to feel better in these hot months!

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? They were shocked to learn about the water cycle and how water isn't a renewable resource. They are much more aware of wasting water and more protective of the water we have in the school.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“Water Savers 24 was an extremely helpful resource to run concurrently with our topic on Water. The kids enjoyed it a lot and came away with a stronger understanding of why and how they should be protecting our precious water resource.”

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Posted 4 days ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Making sure recycle bottles for water use - turning taps off - thinking about water fights wasting water during hot times of the year

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? Good - the checking of how much water the family was using and how they can cut some of the wasted water use.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Yes they changes their habits - at school and around the house even telling their parents to think about saving water

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“A fantastic kit - the students really enjoyed learning abouyt the water cycle and how they can become water savers.”

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Posted 5 days ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Choose water instead of juice / fizzy, Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Students were more focused on actions that they could take at home and know they made a difference.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

Some improvement

Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? I used this as a comparison between classes (I see 4 in each teaching cycle) so they could compare their progress to other classes.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? It confirmed what most already knew but just were not putting into practice.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“I used this for Y8 science specialst classes. It was a good way to get them interested in our Sharing the planet inquiry. Although we were focused on energy and science concepts around that I did not find it difficult to find links between this water inquiry and our energy tasks. It allowed students to think more broadly about their actions and how they affect the environment around us. As I teach quite a few students for a short period of time, the short timeframe of 10 days fitted very well with our specialist cycle structure. The water cycle was a good review for students as well. It was a great way for me to connect with what students could do at home with their families as well.”

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Posted 5 days ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? I think for my students, this was a starting point. I'm not sure water saving was on their radar at all.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? This was something we struggled with - too many other school events got in the road.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? There is definitely more awareness - again the timing probably effected the impact.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“Water Savers 24 was a great way to give students a concrete understanding of how much water they can save by making simple changes. The activities were fun, and students were keen to participate. We had a couple of challenges that could easily be addressed, these centred were around the home activity. We learnt that a busy Term 4 is probably not the best time for our students to complete a daily homework task. Our community often doesn't complete tasks of this nature well. We thought we could have improved our communication and reminders around the task. Term 4 is an ideal time leading into the summer period, however. The resources were engaging and students responded well to them. We found we filled some "containers" very quickly, while others had very little impact. I would recommend this unit.”

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Posted 5 days ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day, Choose water instead of juice / fizzy, Tap off while brushing teeth, 5 minute showers, Using the chore chooser

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Building on all the learning we’ve done this year, the visual and engaging nature of this kit truly inspired the children to make positive changes to their own habits and, where possible, those of their families. This learning extended into our Garden to Table programme, with the children brainstorming ways to conserve water in both the kitchen and the garden. Many of our families embraced simple yet impactful actions, such as taking five-minute showers, turning off taps while brushing teeth, running dishwashers and washing machines only when fully loaded, and using economy settings. Keeping water in the fridge for a cool drink was another idea that was enthusiastically adopted. These small changes have made a big impact, showing how learning at school can ripple out into our wider community.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

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Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The children thoroughly enjoyed the stamping activity, which we incorporated into our morning programme. This approach ensured that children with families less eager to try the ideas didn’t feel any pressure. They especially loved seeing how easily we could fill the charts, with the "not drinking fizzy drinks" chart being a particular favorite. The activity sparked lively discussions among the children about the actions they were taking at home and the creative ways they were encouraging their families to get involved. Many of the children eagerly used the five-minute timers provided through our local council’s water conservation programme, adding an extra layer of excitement and practicality to their efforts. The graphs, with relatable examples and visual connections, helped the children clearly understand the impact of their actions. They could vividly picture the amount of water being saved, making the learning both meaningful and rewarding.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? During Terms 3 and 4, we participated in a variety of activities focused on water conservation. The children became deeply invested in finding ways to save water, and it was wonderful to hear that many families incorporated these ideas into their daily routines. As part of our learning, we also engaged with our local council’s water conservation programme. This provided valuable insight into where the water we use comes from and the processes it goes through to reach our taps. The children gained a greater appreciation of the importance of conserving water, understanding not only how it reaches them but also why it’s vital to avoid wasting this precious resource.

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“The Water Savers 24 Kit was a fantastic addition to a range of activities we undertook as part of our conceptual curriculum during Terms 3 and 4. We incorporated our local Tauranga City Council’s water conservation programme, which taught the children about the journey of water—where it comes from, the processes it goes through to reach their taps, and where it ends up after going down the sink or toilet. To further build their understanding, we also used the House of Science Wonderful Wai Kit, which expanded the children’s knowledge of the water cycle, the states of water, and the many ways water is used. Additionally, as part of our Garden to Table programme, we held discussions about how we could install more water tanks to support our gardens. These conversations became even more meaningful as the children’s understanding deepened through these experiences. The Water Savers Kit activities aligned beautifully with our other learning initiatives. The children were particularly captivated by the measurement tasks—the blue whale activity was a standout favourite! The graphing component provided an engaging way to explore statistical investigations, and analyzing the data led to insightful discussions about how much water we could save and how easy it would be to make changes. One of the great strengths of the School Kit resources is their versatility. We were able to choose activities that complemented and extended what we were already doing. The depth of information included to support both teacher and student learning is incredible, and even the adults were amazed by some of the things we discovered. This kit truly enriched our learning journey and sparked valuable conversations about water conservation.”

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Posted 5 days ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

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Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Choose water instead of juice / fizzy, Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? A general awareness of the scarcity and value of drinking water.

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

Some improvement

Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? Great buy in because of the immediate and tangible result

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? It has become a real topic of conversation and they talk about amongst themselves - telling 'horror stories' of someone taking a long shower!

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“Water savers was such a great addition to the work we were already doing in class. There was so much maths involved and fantastic for the students to see maths in real life and how the different areas of maths are all connected!”

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Posted 5 days ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day, 5 minute showers

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Students looked at how much they can make a change in their own life to conserve water

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

Some improvement

Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? It gave them a good motivation

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Yes they did, they make more consistently thought out decisions around use of water

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“It was a very good resource with hands on experience and knowledge that guided and helped our students to learn more about the impacts of water world wide.”

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Posted 6 days ago

How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the classroom resource in teaching water saving habits?

Not effective

Somewhat effective

Significantly effective

Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Tap off while brushing teeth

What influence has this kit had in promoting the longevity of water saving habits and what other water related topics did your students come up with? Put the learning into real life situations that the kids can relate too. Made a big impact!

Has your students water literacy knowledge improved after using this kit?

Little improvement

Some improvement

Significant improvment

What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The amount of water used by flushing the toilet and having the tap running while brushing your teeth.

How have your students' perceptions of water conservation changed since using the resource and did it foster a sense of responsibility and awareness in your classroom? Understanding how much each child actually used. Seeing this as a number.

On a scale of 1-10, how involved would you say families were at supporting this learning at home?

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“The water savers kit was an amazing resource in our classroom! Straightforward to use and an incredible community. Was a great basis to go alongside our own water inquiry.”

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Posted 6 days ago

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