Back Waterdrops

Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink
Children decide how they can use water so that they do not waste it. They discuss the importance of personal action in order to preserve one of the most important resources for the environment.

Type of activity

Experiential learning, prioritising, discussion

Objectives

  • To raise awareness of the need to use natural resources in a sustainable way 
  • To discuss ways of looking after water supplies and the environment in general
  • To help children become aware of their rights
  • To encourage individual action for the sustainable use of resources, including water saving

Preparation

  • Prepare sets of six glasses for each small group of children. The glasses in each set should be labelled: Drinking, Cooking, Washing yourself, Washing Clothes, Flushing the toilet, Other.
  • Fill 1-litre bottles with water: you will need one bottle for each small group.

Materials

  • A 1-litre bottle for each small group of children
  • 6 glasses for each small group of children
  • Flipchart or blackboard
  • Paper and pens
     

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4-30 children 60 minutes 8 -13 years
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