The document discusses the importance of water in the human body and the challenges of finding clean freshwater. It highlights the need for children to drink 6-8 cups of water a day. The handout encourages you to track their water usage and find ways to use less freshwater!
This lesson plan aims to help students assess their personal uses of water, reflect on their actions, and propose ways to use freshwater more responsibly. Students will discuss common ways they use water at home, school, and in the community, and brainstorm simple actions they can take to conserve freshwater. The activity will help students understand the importance of freshwater and its impact on humans, animals, fish, and other aquatic species.