We are looking forward to meeting back in person for the 2023 Festival!
Activity Centres:
The final list of Activities for 2023 will be completed soon. some of the activities listed below may be adapted to our new location.
The Festival covers five basic water themes: Water Conservation, Water Attitude, Water Technology, Water Protection and Water Science. Each activity centres has a link to the Ontario Curriculum, refer to the grade level section. Visit www.cwec.ca to learn the specific outcomes. Activity to try in the class Edible Aquifers
The fifty activity centres are organized under these headings as follows:
Water Conservation Activity Centres;
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Grade Level |
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3xs a Day |
In a simulation, students will have the opportunity to examine brushing their teeth and comparing water consumption using a variety of techniques. How much water can you save 3xs a day? |
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Grade 3
Grade 5 |
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Royal Flush |
How does my toilet work? How does the required amount of water come back every time? Students can examine how a valve works and its importance in a simple, yet indispensable machine. How can science help make us more environmentally friendly? |
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Grade 3
Grade 5 |
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Lather-UP |
How much water do you think you use in a 5 minute shower? See what happens when you shower for three minutes instead of if you used a low flow shower head! |
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Grade 3
Grade 5 |
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Then & Now |
Students can investigate how much water is used in every day activities in relation to a known reference - a 2L pop bottle. |
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All grade levels |
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Just Add Rain
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Students will learn the difference between a manicure landscape and naturalized landscape. Hands-on activity to learn about native species. |
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