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? 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? Water quality was a big topic of conversation while working through this kit.

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? We have had a super busy term so this sort of fell away as we got busy.

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? The students are certainly more aware and will occasionally make comments about not wasting water.

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

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“We had a great time exploring our water use as a Year 4-6 class. The students in Marton have a good appreciation of the need to conserve water and how it feels to have water that is not always up to standard. This kit helped the kids to focus on little habits they could teach others and they loved earning their water badges after completing their water savings tracker for homework. We extended the study to look at the volume of water used around the school and found that not all flushes or taps use the same volume. This kit also linked well to our nutrition unit and the students were a lot more enthusiastic about water after discussing how bad many fizzy drinks are for you. It was scary to find out how many fizzy drinks these students were drinking, but Marton water is disgusting to drink or smell so I do understand why.”

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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? 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? Made them more aware of their actions

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? Children enjoyed 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? Yes - more aware of how precious it is and the decisions they make

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

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“Great activities and good involvement from families”

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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, 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? The students were able to see the saving through the wall displays.

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 students enjoyed seeing the shower impacts. We also started to discuss the use of waste water.

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? Absolutely

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 a great unit to do as a syndicate. The whole Year 7 and 8 cohort completed this together. We focussed on communicating arguments from a social science perspective. The students learnt how to use social science conventions to communicate and advocate for saving water. We continued our studies to a global view and our students became Worldwide Water experts. They then created a fun news report about their chosen country(guided). This unit was able to integrate writing, reading, oral language and visual language skills.”

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Posted 6 months ago

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, 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? Shared information with rest of school and families.

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

Little improvement

Some improvement

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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? Kept the chn aware and engaged.

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 engaged and encouraged ongoing discussion.

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

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“An excellent, practical kit.”

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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, 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? I think students are more aware of their water usage- possibly something most of them haven't considered before!

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

Little improvement

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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? Students like the action of being able to do this and again having this on the wall was a good reminder for the students. The students had a sense of competitiveness (unintentionally) around saving water and this activity encourgaed discussions around savinf water.

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? I think it encourgaed discussions around water usage and water savings. Alot of my studnets hadn't considered the importance/value 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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“Students had a genuine interest in the water savers kit. It was relevant to them so they found it interesting. They enjoyed seeing their water cycle (bags) on the window each day and it was a good reminder to refer back to when talking about the water cycle.”

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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

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? great for summer water saving especially in the Bay of Plenty

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

Little improvement

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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? sometimes it was a bit hard to remember to do it but it became a competition

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, turning off taps!

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

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“This kit was great! I integrated it into maths and we graphed the results of the water saving methods in our homes. Very interesting discussion about how we conserve water during our summer.”

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Posted 6 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? Positive influence. Encouraged students to have conversations with their families. Students also explored water access in foreign countries.

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

Little improvement

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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? Students enjoyed this aspect - viewing their progress but were very inconsistent to begin with.

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? Most

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

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“We used this alongside lessons and activities we had for our water inquiry unit. Students needed regular reminders to track their use of water. They did enjoy seeing the results on the posters and this definitely supported their understanding of water use/waste.”

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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? 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? Here’s an expanded and polished version of your comment: --- The students became more aware of their water usage, which was a fantastic outcome of this activity. It sparked some great discussions about how they could make changes to conserve water in their daily lives. However, some students found it challenging to complete the full 10-day inquiry at home. This may have been due to the time commitment or difficulties tracking their water usage consistently over an extended period. Perhaps shortening the inquiry or providing more structured guidance for how to complete it at home could make it more manageable and ensure better engagement across all students.

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 daily stamping practice had a positive impact in the classroom by encouraging students to stay consistent with tracking their water usage and reflecting on their habits. It served as a simple yet effective way to keep them engaged and mindful throughout the 10-day inquiry. While not all students managed to complete the full inquiry, those who did found the practice helpful in reinforcing the importance of water conservation. The water benchmark that fascinated most students was the comparison of water usage for everyday activities, such as showering versus washing dishes. Many were surprised to learn just how much water these activities consume and were eager to discuss ways they could reduce their usage.

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? The resource fostered a strong sense of responsibility and awareness in the classroom. Students became more mindful of their habits, both at school and at home, and many shared stories of how their families were also influenced by the discussions and activities. While some struggled with the longer inquiry, the overall experience encouraged them to think critically about sustainability and inspired a collective effort to make water-saving a priority.

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 was fantastic in terms of the practical items it included for students to take home. These resources not only helped promote water-saving habits but also encouraged families to think about sustainable practices in their everyday lives. It’s a great way to create a lasting impact beyond the classroom. However, when I used this kit with a Year 8 class, I noticed some limitations. The content was quite repetitive, covering concepts and ideas that the students had already learned in previous years. While it reinforced their understanding, it didn’t provide much new information or challenge their thinking. For younger students, this might be perfect, but for older ones, it lacked the depth needed to fully engage them. To better cater to higher-level learners, it would be amazing to include a more interactive or investigative component—such as a water testing kit or an experiment-based activity. This would provide an opportunity for hands-on learning and allow students to explore water conservation from a scientific perspective, adding complexity and fostering critical thinking. Overall, I think this kit is a great resource for Year 5 and below, where the content would be fresh, engaging, and age-appropriate. For older year groups, though, I’d recommend supplementing it with more advanced or exploratory activities to keep them motivated and interested.”

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