Flooding in the schoolyard

The teaching materials have been developed for the second year of secondary school (HAVO and VWO), with the aim of making pupils aware of how the water system in their own environment is organized and what problems can arise when there is heavy rainfall. Pupils also learn what measures municipalities and residents can take to reduce the risk of flooding.

In the neighbourhood

The module 'Flooding in the schoolyard' makes extensive use of local examples. For example, students watch a video of the flooding in Beverwijk during the downpour of 2014 and look at examples of measures taken in North Holland to limit flooding. Using a map application, pupils see what happens when there is a downpour in their own area: Where does water accumulate on the streets? Are there houses where water can enter? Which roads are still accessible?

Working methods

The teaching module is unique because it consists of various working methods, such as a water quiz, water experiments, fieldwork with a collector app, and a design assignment. Students look at how they can make their own environment 'waterproof'.

Both teachers and students are very enthusiastic about the teaching module. Students enjoy the teaching methods and find them useful, and say they have learned a lot about water issues in their own environment.

The lesson module can be found atwww.waterophetschoolplein.nl.