TENDERTOES ACADEMYGrade: 1
Subject: Pre Vocational studies
Topic: Dangers of Unclean Water
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Explain what unclean water is.
Mention some dangers of drinking unclean water.
State ways to make water safe for drinking.
Teaching Materials
Pictures of clean water and dirty water
Cup of clean water
Chart or flashcards
Introduction
Teacher asks pupils:
Do you drink water every day?
Should we drink dirty water?
Explain that dirty or unclean water can make people sick.
Presentation
1. Meaning of Unclean Water
Unclean water is dirty water that is not safe for drinking.
Examples:
Water with dirt
Water from dirty gutters
Water with germs
2. Dangers of Unclean Water
Drinking unclean water can:
Cause sickness
Cause stomach pain
Cause diarrhea (running stomach)
Cause vomiting
3. Ways to Make Water Safe
We can make water safe by:
Boiling water
Filtering water
Drinking clean water from a safe source
Classroom Activity
Show pupils pictures of clean water and dirty water and ask them to identify which one is safe to drink.
Questions and Answers
1. What is unclean water?
Unclean water is dirty water that is not safe to drink.
2. Should we drink dirty water?
No.
3. What can unclean water cause?
It can cause sickness.
4. Mention one sickness caused by dirty water.
Stomach pain or diarrhea.
5. How can we make water safe to drink?
By boiling it.
6. Which water is safe to drink?
Clean water.
7. We can make water safe by ______ it.
Answer: Boiling