e: Life Orientation
Intermediate Phas
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Slice of Life
CONSER
VE WATE
CONSER
R,
VE THE E
NVIRONM
ENT
Conserve!
Quick puzzle
Unjumble the words below to form a sentence that will help people understand why
we should conserve water:
resource
for
the
it
environment
vital
without
must
so
planet
we
future
the
survive
is
and
water
conserve
generations
will
not
a
not
Water rights and responsibilities
Did you know?
It is my right to have
access to clean water.
Humans depend on natural
resources like water.
Water is our most valuable
natural resource. If we
continue to waste and
pollute water, we will
destroy all life on earth
... including human life. This
makes conserving water
the most important thing
we can do. Water is more
valuable than gold!
And your
responsibility
not to waste
water.
Group activity
Discuss the statements and pictures
below. Write down how water is
being wasted and what to do to take
responsibility to not waste water.
Brush
your
teeth
while
the tap
runs
Leave the sprinkler on for
a long time
Think about it
Wash your
dishes
while the
tap runs
Individual activity
Draw pictures showing people being wise with water.
Put your pictures up at school to help other learners
understand the importance of conserving water.
Not all South Africans have access
to clean water and they have to
walk many kilometres everyday
to fetch it. This often means that
they do not go to school and their
physical growth and development
suffers because they have to carry
heavy containers of water for long
distances. Talk about how you think
this situation could be changed.
LO2: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The learner will be able to understand and demonstrate an understanding of and commitment
to constitutional rights and responsibilities, and to show an understanding of diverse cultures and
religions.
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