#fortheloveofgroundwater - Groundwater Kids Awareness Championed
#fortheloveofgroundwater - Groundwater Kids Awareness Championed
11 Feb 2021
The GWD applaud the recent initiative of Ms Izelda Uses-Mbatha.that, with the enthusiastic support from the school principal, arranged a groundwater science workshop with the Grade 2 and 3 class at the Wonderland Christian Pre School and Primary School, located in Clayville, Midrand
The GWD applaud the recent initiative of Ms Izelda Uses-Mbatha and the teachers at the Wonderland Christian Pre School and Primary School, located in Clayville, Midrand - whom initiated, with the enthusiastic support from the school principal, a groundwater science workshop with her Grade 2 and 3 class in December 2020.
The workshop focused on the " Wonders of the water cycle and importance of groundwater in nature and had the students participating in an activity making aquifer model.
With the joint efforts of the Water Research Commission (Mrs Virginia Molose and Mr Yazeed van Wyk, Research managers at the WRC), the Department of Water and Sanitation (Mrs Olga de Beer and Mr Fanus Fourie) and the Ground Water Division (Ms Nicolette Vermaak, IGS), available learning materials were investigated, sourced and supplied where possible.
The following materials and sources were also recommended:
Groundwater Foundation, US- Learning Resources for Students & Educators
SA DWS Groundwater - A series of posters about groundwater and our health. It is an interactive teaching tool and must be used with the Teacher's Guide.
Poster 1 shows the water cycle [3.2 MB]
Poster 2 shows how groundwater can be polluted [2.5 MB]
Poster 3 shows you ways to keep water clean so that you stay healthy [3.2 MB]
It was especially the 'Fill and Colour' groundwater booklet with drawn groundwater pictures from the creative hand of Ms Nicolette Vermaak, that as a 1st draft version, inspired the possibility of similar materials that can be developed in the future.
Ms. Izelda Uses-Mbatha reported that the Workshop was much enjoyed by the kids (and teachers alike) and hope to repeat this 'fun learning event' with other classes as well.
As part of the fun activities, the GWD invited the learners to take part in a coloring competition over the December 2020 holiday.
We can’t see groundwater because it’s hidden below But the turning windmill is a tell and a show: That somewhere, not too far under the ground Lies a treasure of blue just waiting to be found.
The Division received 22 entries. All coloured pictures submitted by Grade 2A and Grade 3A are beautiful (!) and it was very difficult to decide on the final winner. It was only after a rigorous (and scientific) evaluation process, that an overall winner can be announced:
The GWD looks forward to award the Class of 2020 with our 'thank you'- participation gifts &
Nathan with his 'big groundwater prize'