Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways

This online resource explores the concept of water as a resource.

The resource is for teachers of primary-aged students and details inquiry-based investigations and practical activities that support and engage students when learning about water.

It also differentiates activities into those considered suitable for Early Years students (F–2) and older primary students (Years 3–6).

Background information for teachers is provided and includes the following topics: 'Water for people', 'Safe water', 'Water for living things' and 'Origins of water'.

This resource explores Earth's resources.

It provides hands-on activities with teacher support materials to support the younger students in learning about resources, water, soil, clean air, and minerals. It has a focus on sustainability and recycling resources.

The package also integrates other subject areas, including—mathematics, drama, geography and history.

New Australian Curriculum Codes: AC9S3U02 (Year 3), AC9S4U02 (Year 4)

This online resource investigates the importance of water to living things.

The inquiry-based resource details activities and tasks that are designed to engage younger students when they are learning about the importance of water to living things.

It provides question prompts and ideas on conducting investigations with students. The unit advises on ways for students to draw conclusions and communicate what they have discovered.

It also provides a range of teaching resources and stories that could be used when exploring this topic.

This unit of work explores water catchment, water distribution, and the uses of water.

This inquiry-based teaching unit outlines tasks and activities for learning about rainwater, water collection, storage, transport, access and uses of water.

It includes 8 lesson plans, student worksheets and other resources that support its implementation.

New Australian Curriculum Codes: AC9S1U01 (Year 1), AC9S4U02 (Year 4)

This video explains some different ways that people and animals can tell that it's going to rain.

This video would also support Year 2 students' understanding of the water cycle.

New Australian Curriculum Codes: AC9S1U02 (Year 1), AC9S4U02 (Year 4)

This downloadable resource book looks at forms of renewable energy.

It examines renewable energy sources including wind, solar, geothermal and ocean, as well as new and emerging technologies such as biomass, thermo-electrics and noise harvesting.

The book provides activities for students in Year levels F–10 with many activities able to be modified to suit individual student needs.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S2U02 (Year 2), AC9S3U03 (Year 3), AC9S3U04 (Year 3), AC9S6U03 (Year 6), AC9S8U05 (Year 8), AC9S9U04 (Year 9), AC9S9U05 (Year 9), AC9S9U07 (Year 9)