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Some of the Activity Centres
Rolling Through the Watershed – Students imagine themselves as water droplets rolling through the Sault Ste. Marie watershed. Students are able to see what gets stuck to water as it travels and become detectives to find out where the different materials are found in a real watershed.
AQ – The Amazing Aquifer – Students are encouraged to investigate the source of groundwater and how it is extracted for our use. Students will gain an increased awareness of pollutants and how they affect groundwater.
Enviroscape – Working with hands-on models of communities, students understand how water pollution occurs and how they can help prevent it.
Pioneer Water Race - Students discover the importance of water to the survival and success of the pioneers. Taking a trip back in time, students investigate how farm buildings were located near a water source, how pioneers obtained the water needed for animals and the family, and how much water was required.
Help us fetch a bucket!
Doing The Laundry - Why was Monday, Laundry Day, totally devoted to this task in 1914? Students try doing laundry using old methods and equipment and compare water consumption to the present day.
3 Times a Day – Did you know an average person uses approximately 350 litres of water a day! Students at this activity actually see how much water they waste when they brush their teeth and do not shut off the water while brushing.
For more information on the Children’s Source Water Festival, please contact:Kimberley LeClair, Children’s Source Water Festival Coordinator
Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (705-946-8530 ext.#301
Christine Ropeter, Drinking Water Source Protection Communications
Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (705) 946-8530 ext.#201
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