Water and wastewater education
Learn about water and wastewater treatment and water conservation
We want to hear from you
If you have participated in one of our programs, please complete this short survey. Your feedback will help improve our lesson plans and resources.
These interactive and curriculum-connected presentations, lesson plans, online modules and virtual tours explore water and wastewater treatment, water conservation, and water quality.
Each offering can be completed within a class period, adapted for in-class or online learning, and supports EcoSchools certification.
Email us if you have any questions about these offerings.
Virtual presentations
Grade 2 and 8
These virtual 40-minute in-class presentations teach students about Peel’s water sources and how water and wastewater are treated. Students will receive practical information and tips that will inspire them to use water efficiently.
Water and wastewater lesson plans
Kindergarten to Grade 8
Teach your students how water and wastewater is treated in Peel and the importance of water conservation. Each lesson plan includes downloadable PowerPoint slides, worksheets, videos, and optional extension activities.
Access water and wastewater lesson plans.
Peel Water Story
Grades 5 to 12
Introduce your students to the wonder of the natural environment through these engaging online modules that combine text, interactive maps and multimedia content.
These modules:
- Will introduce your students to watersheds, water sources and water quality.
- Can be accessed as a class, in small groups or individually.
Water Treatment Virtual Tour
Grades 8 to 12
Learn how water is treated in Peel through this unique virtual tour of one of our Water Treatment Plants. A teacher’s guide and handouts are available to help direct student learning.
Wastewater Treatment Virtual Tour
Grades 8 to 12
Get a special behind-the-scenes look at how wastewater is treated in Peel. A teacher’s guide and handout are available to support student learning.
Other information
Use these extension activities to supplement your lessons.
Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3)
Junior (Grades 4 to 6)
- Erosion game
- FOGS – a call to action
- Let's cleanup
- Protecting our water
- Protecting our water presentation
- Water choices
- Water conservation challenge
- Water conservation public service announcement
- Water cycle in plants
- Water in the news
Intermediate (Grades 7 to 8)
- FOGS – a call to action
- Is that water clean
- Water and wastewater careers
- Water choices
- Water conservation challenge
- Water conservation public service announcement
- Water in the news
- Water story
- Water treatment: have your say
Senior (Grades 9 to 12)
Colouring sheets
Puzzles and activity sheets
- Find the hidden water message
- Home water audit
- School water footprint
- Wastewater treatment crossword
- Water scramble
- Water treatment crossword
Schematics
- Arthur P. Kennedy water treatment process
- Clarkson wastewater treatment process
- G.E. Booth wastewater treatment process
Videos
