Clean Up Australia Day / Waterways Pollution Demo
Waterways Pollution Demo
Children use a simple model to see how litter on the ground travels through drains into waterways.
How to run it
- Build a sloping model with a tray, soil and paper drains.
- Sprinkle small scraps across the model.
- Pour water to simulate rain and watch the litter move.
- Discuss ways to stop pollution.
You will need
- trays
- water
- paper scraps
- soil
- watering can
Make it easier or harderYounger children watch and describe; older children design a filter.
SafetySupervise water play closely.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Modelling pollution builds environmental understanding.
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