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Water experiments lesson

Class-based lesson for pupils in years new entrant to 8

Discover and investigate:

Your pupils will have the opportunity to observe the three states of water and discover and experiment with:

  • magnification
  • refraction
  • surface tension.

Frequently asked questions:

Will I need to provide anything for the lessons?

Please provide the following:

  • whiteboard and marker pens
  • 6 to 8 tables or desks
  • access to a water supply.

This lesson involves a lot of small items (all provided by Watercare) that need to be set up. If there is more than one class participating, our teacher would appreciate it if she could set up in one classroom or hall and the classes could visit the room.

How long will the lessons last?

They will take approximately 1.5 hours although they can be adjusted to suit the school timetable.

Do I need to teach the children anything before the lessons?


How does the lesson link to the New Zealand curriculum?

Please download the curriculum links.

Are there any posters or materials to support these lessons?

Yes, you will receive a set of posters for your class as well as background materials in electronic format.


Book a lesson with our experienced teacher Sally Smith. Please email her the information below at ssmith@water.co.nz or phone her on (09) 539 7316.

  1. What is your name and phone number?
  2. What is your school’s name and address?
  3. How many classes in which year group(s) would like to receive lessons?
  4. What lessons are each year group interested in? (e.g. drinking water lesson)
  5. What week(s) would you like to receive lessons? If you are interested in the water quality or bugs lessons, please let us know what week(s) you would like to receive the class-based lessons and what week(s) you would like to take the field trips.
  6. Are there any days that do not suit? (e.g. assembly day or bible class day)
  7. What is your school’s daily timetable? Please let us know the start and finish times of lessons as well as the morning tea and lunch breaks times.
  8. Would you like our teacher to visit your school to brief staff in the term prior to the lessons? If so, please let us know what days would suit and which term you would like the visit.