Children's Water Festival

Water Science

The physical science of surface and groundwater
The hydrological (water) cycle
Watersheds
The role of water quality and quantity to aquatic life

Water Technology

The connection between water and technology on our daily lives
The methods for locating, extracting, treating and distributing water
Using Water to produce energy

Water Conservation

The importance of using less water in our homes, schools and communities
Comparing conventional and water-saving methods for daily activities
Ways to reduce water consumption

Click on the links below to go to Water Activity Centres

Water Protection

The interdependence of people, plants, animals, soil, air and water
Positive steps we can take to keep water and air clean

Water Attitude

Historical, present day and future water utilization is compared
Ways in which culture affects ideas and behaviour
Common misconceptions toward water and ways to improve current attitudes and consumption patterns

Curriculum Links

Overall and Specific Expectations are taken from the following Ontario Curriculum documents:
The Arts, Grades 1-8 1998
Mathematics, Grades 1-8 2005
Social Studies, Grades 1-6 2004
Language, Grades 1-8 2006
Health & Physical Education 1998
Science & Technology 2006 (Draft document)
Note: O.E. = Overall Expectations, S.E. = Specific Expectations