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

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Which water saving habit/s were your students most engaged in? Using one cup per day, 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? They were very keen for me to use one cup all day at school and still remind me. they have taken this to heaqrt and loved the coaster.

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

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? The children were amazed at how much water they could save. They really enjoyed choosing the extra chores.

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 realised that water is not infinite and that they can make a difference.

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

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“My children were really engaged and encouraged to save water at home and school. They loved putting the stamps on the class charts and analysing the results we created. They were very interested in new ways of saving water especially re-using cups and putting dishwashers on only when full.”

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Posted 10 months 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, 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? We practised 5 minute showers at camp. The students found it very hard.

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

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? It made the students more aware

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? Students thought that there was just water and didn't realise where either came from

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

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“The resources were very good and excellent for my year level.”

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Posted 10 months 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, 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? After looking at water conservation we investigated other things that need conservation including NZ native animals and plants.

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

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? Not as many students were engaged with stamping for water usage at home.

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? Students have a greater understanding of how much we depend on water in our daily lives.

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 is a really cool idea and I was looking forward to using it with my class - I think it would have been more motivating to track our water usage at school e.g. how much water we drink from the fountain or fill up our bottles, washing hands, washing equipment etc.”

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Posted 10 months 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, 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? It was very relevant to our sustainability unit, plus I live on a farm where we are reliant on rain water for our house. H.B is currently under extreme water restrictions.

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

Little improvement

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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? Not wasting water, when wasting hands and drinking. - Especially when at camp.

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? A lot, they see the surrounding hills getting drier and news reports asking people to conserve water.

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

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“The kit contained wonderful resources which were relevant and suitable for the kids to use. The kids were very engaged in the water activities and found them easy to use.”

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Posted 10 months ago

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

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Somewhat effective

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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

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 need to do further work on this as children simply do not take it on board to make it a lifelong habit unless adults support.

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? Initially some childen forgot to do the water saving activity so the stamp was a huge incentive as they loved using it.

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 still more to do but it is now something they have familiarity with. Many were surprised at the amount of water used to create everyday items they use.

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

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“Brilliant idea, great visuals to support this important issue in a way that children can access and undestand the role they have in saving water. The charts took up a lot of room on the wall. Perhaps doing it individually on a digital chart to start and then create the bigger charts might make it easier. We ran out of room on some charts to stamp too.”

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Posted 10 months 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

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 still to this day talk about the water saving habits, and remind me if I use more than one coffee cup!

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? Five minute showers, there was a definite divide between boys and girls!

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? Definitely.

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

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“This was an excellent Kit to highlight the need to be mindful about our water footprint and how our usage affects others. The families that my akomanga belong to were already very water conscious so this kit provided a why behind the strategies their whānau have in place. Excellent and engaging kit for sure!”

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Posted 10 months 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

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? Made students aware of their water habits and highlighted the ways that they can make a difference. Ocean conservation, types of pollution in fresh water.

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? Students found comparisons between household water usage (e.g., for showers, dishwashing, and gardening) and the larger environmental impact of these activities particularly engaging. The visual and numerical data presented helped students contextualise their daily water usage in a global framework. Specific info like the volume of water required to produce everyday items sparked the most discussion.

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? Students are more aware of their regular actions in relation to water useage. Comparing their water usage to global statistics helped students understand disparities in water access worldwide, fostering empathy and a sense of global citizenship.

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

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“The kit provided tangible materials and prompts that sparked curiosity and encouraged active participation. It was accessible to all students in the class. Enough resources for all learners. Some of the activities required students to access information from home which some learners did not participate in.”

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Posted 10 months 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? 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? This has been very effective. I taught this unit alongside the Social Studies unit, Kaitiakitanga, caring for the environment. Through teaching this and encouraging small change, the students were inspired to make better choices every day.

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

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What was the impact of the daily stamping practice in your classroom and which water benchmark did your students find most fascinating? It was so impactful!! They did not realise how much water they save, just by turning off the tap while brushing their teeth. Seeing this visually in the charts was most effective.

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! By tracking their habits for 10 days, it set them up with a sense of responsibility to continue to make wise choices!

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

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“I have absolutely loved teaching this kit! It is something that can be taught in school, then applied at home. With the support of families, this kit is very effective!”

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Posted 10 months ago

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