Dangers of unclean water

LESSON PLAN
Teacher's Name: Miss Choice 
Date: 8th July 2026
Class: Grade 1
Duration: 40 Minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Topic: Dangers of Unclean Water
Subtopic: Meaning of Unclean Water, Dangers of Unclean Water, and Ways to Make Water Safe

Previous Knowledge: Pupils already know that water is used for drinking, cooking, and washing.

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.

Instructional Materials:
Pictures of clean water and dirty water
Cup of clean water

Teaching Method: Interactive Method

Question and Answer
Teacher asks:
Do you drink water every day?
Should we drink dirty water?
Why should we drink clean water?
Pupils respond based on their understanding.

Presentation
Step 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 containing germs

Step 2: Dangers of Unclean Water Drinking unclean water can:
Cause sickness
Cause stomach pain
Cause diarrhea (running stomach)
Cause vomiting

Step 3: Ways to Make Water Safe We can make water safe by:
Boiling water
Filtering water
Drinking clean water from a safe source

Class Activity: Teacher shows pictures of clean and dirty water. Pupils identify which water is safe and unsafe for drinking.

Evaluation
Ask pupils to:
What is unclean water?
Mention two dangers of drinking unclean water.
State two ways to make water safe for drinking.

Assignment
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
 

Conclusion
Teacher summarizes the lesson by reminding pupils that drinking unclean water can make them sick and that water should be made safe before drinking.