This resource has been developed to provide students with a fun and motivational activity to help them understand, explore, and debate issues relating to water conservation at a local level.

Exploring a water neutral community

Students will participate in a debate to explore the arguments of becoming a water neutral community; taking on different characters living in a fictitious town, Clearwater-on-Thames.

Preparation for the debate and the debate itself can be delivered in two teaching sessions. Use the lesson plans, and lesson plan support presentations, provided which will help cover specific areas of the Citizenship, Geography and Science curriculum.

Teachers' pack and supporting materials

The comprehensive teachers' guide: 

• Introduces the theme and debating activity.
• Shows were The Great Debate fits into the curriculum.
• Guides process and lesson planning.
• Provides ideas for extension activities.

Character sheets can be downloaded prior to lesson delivery.

Resources for students

The resources for students page contains helpful facts, information, images and data for students to use when developing their characters and arguments for the debate.