Water

Water

  • Discuss use of water in both schools. What is the impact of water on human life?

  • Compare the availability and access to water in both countries.

Climate change is currently the most urgent issue on the global agenda and the affects for those already living in challenging environments can be devastating.

Please Click HERE to download an excellent teaching resource published by the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust as part of their Eco Schools Malawi programme to discover how drastic changes in the climate are impacting on day to day life in Malawi.

Classroom Activities

There are numerous activities listed below to help you create a fun and informative lesson on the topic of water.

 
Water Lessons Ayesha 1
 

Suggested Lessons:

World Water Day is held on 22nd March every year. Click here to find out more!

Water of Life - PowerPoint Presentation & Water of Life - Slide Notes: A fantastic interactive presentation focusing on the effects of too much and too little water in rural Malawi.

WaterAid click here for games, films and songs

Diamond Ranking Water Facts Game-  Printable worksheet of 9 facts to cut out and discuss in small groups.

Water Facts - A collection of facts about water around the world.

Water Facts (CAFOD) A collection of facts, videos and games about water around the world. - Click here

Life Without Taps (A simulation game for KS2/KS3) - Click here

Water and Plastic Pollution (Young Citizens) - Click here

Water - Useful Links

Water Aid Malawi - Leading water charity in Malawi.

Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion from UNICEF- Information about health & hygiene, water, education & much more.

Your classroom topic 'Water' may well develop into other areas on this website, such as 'Clean Hands'. To read more about our Clean Hands project and for more teachers' resources and activities click here.

 
 

Starfish TV - Useful Internet Videos

 
 
 

A big thanks to Holy Trinity, Northwood for the use of this video.

 

Malawi schools showing their water sources

We encourage learners to wash hands after visiting the toilet.

 
 

Gift from Ightham Primary School to Thugulu School to provide safe and clean water.

At Thugulu primary school we have installed a number of washstands close to the classrooms so that students have easy access to clean water during the day.

This has been made possible through the raising of funds by their linked school, Ightham Primary School.  

Watch the video

 
 

Shared Work & Case Studies Year 3

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Gibside School: Water Case Study

Holy Trinity CE Primary School and Mkanakhoti

This was a shared project between both schools - Holy Trinity and Mkanakhoti. We decided to undertake this project as we felt it was important for pupils at both schools to understand the ways in which we can conserve water.

Aims:

We wanted pupils to learn from one another and share knowledge of how each country uses water.

We wanted the children to gain a better understanding of where water comes from and how we can reduce the consumption of water in the UK.

Download: Water Case Study / Supporting Case Study Photos

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