STEAM

STEAM -  Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths - is an integrated approach to learning that encourages making connections between concepts and thinking which can be applied to solving real world problems.

These easy to manage projects about water will encourage critical thinking skills and scientific processes, while having fun along the way! See the activities below for downloadable activity cards and worksheets.

Science

S1: DIY mini water cycle - activity card ( PDF, 0.37 MB )

S1: DIY mini water cycle - worksheet ( PDF, 0.74 MB )

S2: DIY water filter - activity card ( PDF, 0.37 MB )

S2: DIY water filter - worksheet ( PDF, 0.82 MB )

Technology

T1: Make a rain gauge & track weather - activity card ( PDF, 0.41 MB )

T1: Make a rain gauge & track weather - worksheet ( PDF, 2.09 MB )

T2: Mobi's Catchment Challenge - activity card ( PDF, 1.01 MB )

T2: Mobi's Catchment Challenge - worksheet ( PDF, 1.1 MB )

Engineering

E1: Leaf transpiration, how could this be used? - activity card ( PDF, 0.38 MB )

E1: Leaf transpiration, how could this be used? - worksheet ( PDF, 0.71 MB )

E2: How does water and rain affect urban street design? - activity card ( PDF, 0.82 MB )

Arts

A1: Painting with water - activity card ( PDF, 0.4 MB )

A1: Painting with water - worksheet ( PDF, 0.73 MB )

A2: Water mural - activity card ( PDF, 0.9 MB )

A2: Water mural - worksheet ( PDF, 0.8 MB )

Maths

M1: What's the flow? - activity card ( PDF, 0.41 MB )

M1: What's the flow? - worksheet ( PDF, 1.12 MB )

M2: How much water do you use? Home audit - activity card
( PDF, 0.71 MB )

M2: How much water do you use? Home water audit - additional resource: Cairns average home water use poster
( PDF, 0.76 MB )