in the teachers area

The materials provided in this section are designed to support aspects of the 5-14 guidelines as a context for teaching and learning.  They will help pupils gain a better understanding of the following: 

• the importance of water to life
• the health benefits of drinking water
• the Water Cycle and and the importance of water as a renewable resouce
• the role of Scottish Water in managing, treating and distributing supplies
• the role of Scottish Water in looking after the environment
• Saving water is vital to our future and everyone has a responsibility to help
• Water safety

Through experiments and activities, pupils will discover what is involved in each of these areas and the materials will help pupils  develop informed attitudes about the importance of water in their lives.