"Every Drop Counts: Let's Save Water!"

 

Introduction:

Hey students!

Do you know that water is life? Without water, our planet would be a barren and lifeless place. But, did you know that freshwater is scarce? Only 2.5% of the Earth's water is freshwater!

Why Save Water?

1.⁠ ⁠Limited resource: Freshwater is scarce.

2.⁠ ⁠Essential for life: Humans, animals, and plants need water.

3.⁠ ⁠Climate change: Changes in weather patterns affect water availability.

Water Facts:

1.⁠ ⁠1 liter of water = 1,000 grams (that's as heavy as a bag of sugar!)

2.⁠ ⁠75% of the Earth's surface is water, but only 2.5% is freshwater.

3.⁠ ⁠It takes 2,400 liters of water to produce 1 kilogram of wheat.

Simple Ways to Save Water:

1.⁠ ⁠Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.

2.⁠ ⁠Take shorter showers (5-10 minutes).

3.⁠ ⁠Use a bucket to wash clothes instead of a washing machine.

4.⁠ ⁠Fix leaky faucets.

5.⁠ ⁠Use a water-efficient showerhead.

Water-Saving Tips for Students:

1.⁠ ⁠Bring a refillable water bottle to school.

2.⁠ ⁠Use a glass instead of running water to drink.

3.⁠ ⁠Tell your parents to check for leaks at home.

4.⁠ ⁠Participate in school water-conservation projects.

Water Heroes:

Meet individuals making a difference:

1.⁠ ⁠Ganga Maya Dhital (Nepal): Built a water-harvesting system for her village.

2.⁠ ⁠Rajendra Singh (India): Revived rivers and brought water to parched lands.

What Can You Do?

1.⁠ ⁠Create posters or paintings on water conservation.

2.⁠ ⁠Organize a water-saving campaign at school.

3.⁠ ⁠Share water-saving tips with friends and family.

Conclusion:

Every drop counts! Let's work together to save water.

Quiz Time!

1.⁠ ⁠What percentage of the Earth's surface is water?

a) 25%

b) 50%

c) 75%

1.⁠ ⁠How much water does it take to produce 1 kilogram of wheat?

a) 100 liters

b) 1,000 liters

c) 2,400 liters

Answer Key:

1.⁠ ⁠c) 75%

2.⁠ ⁠c) 2,400 liters