“Efforts to Save water and water sanitation habits : RIDS Activity

Short Description:

As the world is facing a major water crisis, it is essential for students to explore water conservation initiatives in India and its neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan & Malaysia.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students learn the concept about the water borne diseases caused due to consumption of polluted water. ( knowledge)

• Students gain insight into the significance of saving water and its implications ( knowledge) ● Students acquire practical skills to save water at individual, community, and global scales. (Skills)

• Students learn effective and sustainable methods for reducing wastage of water (Skill)

• Students become sensitive to the wastage of water in day to day life (Attitude)

Sub-Activity 2

Collage Making :

Creative Collage making of newspaper regarding shortage of water in different places in current scenario and keeping it clean to protect us from water borne diseases. Email exchanges of collages with the schools under study.

Brief Description:

Reviewing recent newspaper articles about water scarcity and waterborne diseases from countries under study, students will create a collage highlighting these issues. They will exchange their respective collages over email. In class, they will discuss the contents of their collages, sharing insights gained from their research. Each child will then provide feedback on their collage, reflecting on the lessons learned about water conservation and clean water practices. Through this interactive activity, students will deepen their understanding of the importance of judicious water usage and the prevention of waterborne diseases, fostering a sense of responsibility towards preserving clean water sources.

Assessment Rubrics

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Pending Sub-Activities ( Oct-November 2024)

Sub-Activity: 1

Visit to a lake or Step-well.

Get the idea about the ancient lost methods of water harvesting and to learn the new ways to save water.

Sub-Activity: 3

Water survey in school

The survey findings will then be shared with partnered countries over through website uploads.

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