This facilitated program will begin by taking a journey into space, where students will explore the view of Earth as the “Blue Planet” and learn why this unique perspective is so important. Once they land back on terra firma, paricipants will dive into a hands-on scientific investigation to answer the question: Is all water the same?
Next up, fishing! Catch local species and sort them by their natural watery habitats, all while learning the Nyoongar names for each one. Through the lens of Nyoongar culture, students will draw from the Dreaming story of the Waugal, the water serpent, and how it shaped the water sources we rely on today.
This program emphasizes the importance of caring for water and the land, inspiring students to think about sustainability and the shared responsibility of looking after Country.
During this program, students will:
- Take a journey through space and marvel at why Earth is called the “Blue Planet.”
- Experiment to explore whether all water is the same and what that means for life on Earth.
- Identify and sort species from different aquatic environments while learning their Nyoongar names.
- Relate the Dreaming story of the Waugal to the creation of local water sources.
- Visit the Changes Gallery to investigate how Aboriginal communities source and sustainably manage water.
This program links to the following strands of the Western Australian Curriculum. More information can be found here.
