P1W2: Dwindling Water

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P1.2.5 Water Discussions II.

QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS

1. Finding water

  • Have you ever tasted water from a spring, river, or rain? How did it taste compared to bottled water?
  • What’s the most creative way you’ve seen or heard of someone finding water in nature? Would you try it?
  • If you had to collect rainwater, what tools or items would you use?
  • How would you save water if you were running low at home?

2. What do you think?

  • We drink too much water.
  • There are more and more people and they need more water than before.
  • The houses are bigger and they need more water to clean them.
  • In some places there is not enough rain.
  • In some places the weather has become too hot.
  • Factories make the water in rivers dirty.
  • Some rivers have less water.
  • Our factories don't make enough water.

3. SDG 6

  • Do you and your family have enough water? Is it clean and safe all the time?
  • Do plants and animals have enough water around you? Is it clean and safe all the time?
  • Do you know about places where there is not enough water or the water quality is poor?
  • Do you have dirty rivers or lakes around your place? If so, why are they dirty?
  • Is your drinking water safe? Clean? Where does it come from?
  • Does everyone have access to toilets and bathrooms in your community? Are they clean and safe?
  • Have you ever dumped trash into water? What about your community?
  • Are you using water wisely? Your family?