P1W1: Water, Essential for Life

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P1.1.8 Water Discussions I.

QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS

1. About water

  • How long do you think you can live without water?
  • Have you ever been very thirsty? What happened?
  • How can your body lose water?
  • How much water do you drink a day? (How many cups?)

2. Water usage

  • Daily water usage
    • How much water do you use for washing yourself? (shower)
    • For making your food?
    • For washing your dishes?
    • For toilet?
  • Weekly water usage
    • For washing your clothes?
  • Can you think about anything else you use water for?

3. Water quality

  • Have you heard about typhoid?
  • Do you know someone who had typhoid?
  • How can you recognise this illness?
  • Would you drink the water this family buy?

4. Water in places

  • Where does your water come from?
  • Do you have enough water?
  • It is good water to drink?
  • Do you live in a dry or wet area?
  • Do you have a lot of rain?
  • Are there rivers in your area?
  • Do you know a canal near your place?
  • What do you think? Should people build another canal? Where?