The Water Bus

Note : Bus Fully Booked 2010/11
            (Reserve List Available)

The Water Bus is a double decker bus, which has been transformed into a state-of-the-art mobile education unit. It concentrates on the many aspects of water and is aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.

On the Water Bus you will meet H20, our Water Wise Super Hero. He is with us throughout our progamme and introduces the Wonderful World of Water and the Wild Water Lab. You'll also get to meet his friends Bob and Flo and their cute little dog Soggy.

The exhibition aims to make children aware of a range of water issues such as the water cycle, water for health, water sources, water and wastewater treatment , water conservation and water in the third world. The Water Bus uses a number of educational tools such as; displays, games, models, experiments, DVDs and computer facilities.

These resources include:

The Water Cycle

An internally illuminated illustration used todemonstrate the water cycle, explaining why water never runs out.

The Laboratory

H2O has his very own Wild Water Lab where pupils are shown some simple experiments:

• Water in its various forms, i.e. solid, liquid and gas. 
• The filtering process used to remove small particles from raw water.
• The pH measurement of water.
• Microbes used to treat raw sewage on a video monitor.
• Stages in the treatment of raw water and sewage on monitor.
  

In-house Cinema

On the upper deck of the bus there is a small cinema used to show videos and presentations. This area is branded with our unique characters Bob and Flo. Watch Bob and Flo have fun adventures as they find out all about water; from the water cycle to water for health. The cinema area can seat up to 15 people. This programme can be tailored to meet the needs of your school.

If you would like the Water Bus to visit your school or event contact education@niwater.com or 02890 354716.