Immerse yourself in the world of water and nature with our interactive programme. Learn how nature keeps our drinking water clean, either on your own or with others. Through exciting activities and fascinating videos, you'll learn all about the water cycle, biodiversity and much more besides!
Drinking Water Naturally! is an educational programme aimed at young adults (in Dutch). Participants will learn about the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen and how our drinking water is filtered with the help of nature.
Discover nature’s rolein water purification
An online educational programme has been developed by Naturalis and Waternet. The programme focuses on the vital role nature plays in purifying drinking water. Spread over six lessons and two bonus lessons, as well as an impressive 40-minute documentary, the programme takes young adults on a journey through the world of ecosystem services.
The programme asks: how can nature help us produce clean drinking water? Using concrete examples such as the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen nature reserve, participants learn how natural processes ensure clean water. They will discover that nature is not only beautiful, but also an indispensable partner in solving complex problems.
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Lesson 1 - Dunes: Nature or industry?
Drinking water is produced in the dune area. There are different ways of viewing such an area. How would you describe this area?
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Lesson 2 - Water Wonder: A magical journey
Do you know what biodiversity is? You can think of it as a huge jigsaw puzzle where everything is connected. The dunes are home to a vast array of life.
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Lesson 3 - The Dune Puzzle: A World Full of Life
The production of drinking water and the protection of nature sustain one another, but sometimes they can get in each other’s way. How do nature and drinking water work together?
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Lesson 4 – A question of balance: Nature and Drinking Water
The way we view nature has a significant impact on how we treat it. How do you view nature?
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Lesson 5 - A Matter of Perspective: Looking at an Area
De manier waarop we naar de natuur kijken, heeft grote gevolgen voor hoe we met de natuur omgaan. Op welke manier kijk jij naar de natuur?
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Lesson 6 – People and nature: The future in our hands
The landscape is changing. There are various reasons for this, including climate change. What impact does this have on our drinking water?
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Your view of the dunesA documentary
In an extensive area such as the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, various competing interests come into play. These include the interests of walkers, conservationists and drinking water customers. These interests can sometimes clash. How would you deal with that? Do you have a stake in this yourself? Find out by watching this documentary.
Bonuslessen
Seepage water: a journey through time
Seepage water sometimes takes a very long time to resurface. This means that the water you drink could be as much as 100 years old! How amazing is that?
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An Oasis of Tranquillity: The Water Supply Reservoir
The water supply reservoir is an area where almost no one is allowed to go, so it is teeming with rare animals and unusual plants!
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Forteachers
Drinkwater Natuurlijk! offers a unique opportunity to introduce your pupils to the world of water and nature in an interactive and engaging way. Consult the teacher's guide for more tips and ideas on how to make the most of this programme in your lessons. Make 'Drinking Water Naturally!' an educational and inspiring experience for your pupils!
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