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World water day is on the 22nd of March

World Water Day takes place every March 22nd.  Water is a fantastic theme that can be used in any subject.  Ideas include lessons on floating and sinking in Science, Marbling in Visual Arts and Aquatics in PE.  There are hundreds of water-based poems, stories and even nursery rhymes (Ding Dong Bell, Insy Wincy Spider, etc). [...]

The 19th March is the anniversary of David Livingstone’s birthday. Who was David Livingstone? He was the first European to discover a Great Waterfall, (the Victoria Falls). Waterfalls are a fascination for humans and many sites around the world are famous for them – the most famous is probably the Niagara Falls. [Image from

A huge number of lesson plans based on water conservation. Although aimed at American schools, most of the activities can easily be used in Geography, Learn Together, SPHE and possibly Religion.

The official web site of World Water Day which occurs every March 22nd

Some images of water in different scenarios. They could be a good stimulus for a themed lesson on water

Image 1: A glass being filled with water from: www.fitzsci.ie/assets/images/Water-supply.jpg
Image 2: Water coming from a pipe from: www.irishdigest.com/?p=8427
Image 3: A sea image from: www.free-pictures-photos.com/water/index.htm