Minds On
Water in our world
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
Consider the following questions:
- What is the same in all these images?
- How do you use water?
- What would happen if we used up all the water?
- Why is water important to us?
If possible, discuss your responses with a partner. Brainstorm some ways that we can save water and not waste it.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Action
Task 1 – How can you help?
Think about all the ways we use water. How can we be responsible with our water? How can we stop wasting water? Create a list of your ideas.
Complete How We Use Water in your notebook or using the following fillable activity document. You can also use an audio clip to present your information.
| Responsible and efficient with water | Wasteful with water |
|---|---|
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access How We Use Water.
Task 2 – Teach others
Facts are important when we study a topic. Press the following tabs to explore a few interesting facts about water in Canada.
Interesting facts about water in Canada
| Household activity | Litres of water used |
|---|---|
| 5-minute shower | 100 |
| Dishwasher | 40 |
| Handwashing dishes | 35 |
| Brushing teeth | 10 |
| Hand washing | 8 |
| Laundry | 225 |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access How Much Water Do We Use?
| Every person uses 335 litres per day |
| 891,163 sqare kilometres of Canada is covered with water |
| Lake Ontario was formed by glaciers |
| Lake Ontario holds 393,000 litres of water |
| Toronto residents consumes 100 million bottles of water each year |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Canada’s Water.
| March 22 is World Water Day |
| Raindrops are shaped like a hamburger bun |
| 1 litre of water weighs 1 kilogram |
| A tree is 75% water |
| A human is 60% water |
| 75% of our brains are water |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Fun Water Facts.
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
Which facts did you find interesting?
What did you learn about water use in Canada?
If possible, share your ideas with a partner.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Consolidation
Make a water saving plan
We can all make a difference by trying not to use too much water. Use your How We Use Water chart from the Action section to create a Water Saving Plan.
Complete the Water Saving Plan in your notebook or using the following fillable activity document. You can also use a method of your choice to create your own plan.
Think about your learning
How do facts help us learn about new topics?
How can we combine our ideas and facts when we share information with others?
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.
Press ‘Discover More’ to extend your skills.
Discover MoreUse your water conservation skills to help the King and Queen save water in the kingdom.
It’s time to play a game! You will now access Water-Savers.
