Water is precious, and it’s important that we don’t waste it. We should conserve it to protect nature and the animals that rely on it to survive. Saving water also helps us to use less energy, which is needed for cleaning, heating and pumping water into our homes.
Conserving water can start with simple steps at home. Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth and put soap on your hands. Also, take shorter showers instead of baths, which use more than double the amount of water that showers use.
Another way to use less water is by fixing leaks. If you see a leaky tap, tell an adult right away, so that they can fix it.
You can also collect rainwater to water your plants by placing buckets outside when it rains. You can also save the water from washing your rice – which has lots of nutrients – to feed your plants.
Save water poster
Materials:
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poster board or large drawing paper
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markers, coloured pencils or crayons
Instructions:
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Pick one way of saving water that you want to remind others about. You can choose one from the text above or search for other water-saving tips on the internet.
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Think of a catchy title for your poster, such as “Save water now!” Use bright colours to make your title stand out.
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Draw pictures or add symbols that illustrate how people can save water.
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Share your poster with friends or hang it at home to raise awareness about water conservation.
Water diary
Materials:
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timer
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notebook
Instructions:
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Use a timer to see how long you spend with the tap turned on during different activities. Write it down in this chart or in a notebook.
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Write down one way that you could try to use less water during each of these activities.
