Water

Water is something many people in Scotland take for granted. We use it for drinking and washing, for industry and agriculture and for making almost everything you could think of. Water is vital to the survival of life on our planet, but clean water is becoming an increasingly rare and valuable commodity.

Eco-Schools At Home Activities

Water Calculators Activity

Have a look at how much water your household uses and see if there are ways you could cut down your use.

Water Filter Activity

Learn about water filtration and make your own working filter.

Eco-Schools Curricular Map - Water Topic

Our revised curricular maps showing Experiences and Outcomes related to the Water Topic.

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Our Resources

Ocean Plastics Live Lesson

Join Doug Allan for a lesson on marine plastics and some great stories.

Upstream Battle Campaign

Stop marine litter at its source!

Canal Heritage

Learn about Scotland’s rich canal history and look after this national treasure.

Canal College

Helping people learn practical and traditional heritage skills and build confidence.

My Beach Your Beach

Helping people care for our beaches and bathing waters.

Scotland's Beach Awards

The benchmark for quality, celebrating clean, well managed and sustainable beaches.

Bathing Water Quality

Find out what affects bathing water quality.

Treasure Your River

Help keep our rivers in ship-shape and to stop litter reaching the seven seas.

Suggested Resources

Marine Conservation Society Fun & Learning

Resources for teachers, families and young people

World's Largest Lesson - Goal 6

Download lesson plans, comics and other resources on food to use in your classroom.

The Facts About Plastic - Plastic Oceans

Plastic Oceans are dedicated to ending plastic pollution and fostering sustainable communities.

The World's Largest Lesson - Clean Water for All

Free lesson plan for Science and Geography on global inequality of access to clean water. Ages 8-14.

Scottish Water - Education Resources

Find out lots of interesting things about water, learn more about the water cycle, saving water, and play games

Toilet Twinning - Flush Away Poverty

Learn about unequal access to sanitation and what must be done to make a difference.

Global Action Plan UK - Water Explorer

For ages 8-14. Take action to save our precious water through fun, interactive missions. Supported by WESSA Eco-Schools South Africa.

Water Case Studies

Case Study - Linnvale Primary School

The Eco-Committee at Linnvale Primary School chose Water as one of their topics and planned lots of activities including a whole school focus week. They also made good ties to Litter and their other chosen topic, Health and Well-Being. Read more.

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