Send youngsters home to survey how they use water in their homes. Then bring them together to discuss which uses are essential for our health and which are not. A helpful video offers teaching tips for this lesson, and a presentation slide supports your class discussion. Plenty of cross-curricular materials are also included to make this a well-rounded lesson.

Concepts

water usage, water, conservation

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Additional Tags

water use, conservation, science

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Pros

• Neat worksheet makes recording water use easy for children
• Cross-curricular resources add to the interest level and value of the lesson
• A projection slide included as a visual aid
• High-quality interdisciplinary resources available

Cons

• Not particularly exciting, but a vital part of a unit on Earth's water