Sources and Uses of Water III – Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Sources and Uses of Water – Why We Must Not Waste Water
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Say why we should not waste water
• Tell ways to save water
• Show how to use water carefully

Lesson content

Why We Must Not Waste Water

Water is very important and we should not waste it.

Reasons Why We Must Not Waste Water:

1. Water is Limited

• There is not enough clean water for everyone
• Some places do not have water at all
• Wells and rivers can dry up

2. Water Costs Money

• Our parents pay money for water
• Wasting water means wasting money
• Water bills become very high

3. Other People Need Water Too

• If we waste water, others may not have any
• We should share water with everyone
• Animals and plants also need water

4. Water is Life

• We cannot live without water
• All living things need water to survive
• We must keep water for the future

Ways to Save Water:

• Turn off taps when not using them
• Use only the water you need
• Fix leaking taps quickly
• Do not leave taps running
• Use bucket instead of hose for washing

Remember: Every drop of water is precious!

Evaluation/exercises

Answer these questions:

1. Give 3 reasons why we must not waste water:
2. Circle the correct statements: Water is limited Water is free Water costs money Everyone has water
3. Fill in the missing words:
   1. Water is very _______ and we should not waste it.
   2. Every _______ of water is precious.
4. Name 3 ways to save water:
5. Tick (✓) the ways to save water:
   1. Turn off taps when not using [ ]
   2. Leave taps running [ ]
   3. Use only water you need [ ]
   4. Waste water for fun [ ]
   5. Fix leaking taps [ ]
6. Choose the correct answer: Why should we not waste water? a) Water is not important b) Water costs money c) Water is dirty
7. Match correctly:
   1. Save water • Wasting money
   2. Waste water • Helping others
   3. No water • People suffer

ASSIGNMENT

Write 2 things you will do at home to save water.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

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