Water for All: Getting Started
Oxfam GB's online learning resource on water and change
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Ed. OXFAM UK - Oxford
Website: www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/water_for_all/water/gettingstarted.htm
Abstract:
Water for All contains classroom activities and case studies on a range of water-related issues and their impacts, using Oxfam colour photographs. Ideal for teaching 9–13 year olds Contents:
1. Introductory activity: Every picture tells a story
Introduces children to working with images and tracking consequences
2. Quiz: Going short of water
An activity to match potential causes of water shortage to pictures
3. Water problems: Case studies
A series of photo-based case studies about what water shortage means around the world
4. Water maths: Global statistics
An activity based around statistics on the distribution of water and sanitation
5. Water solutions: Case studies
Following on from the case studies on water shortages, discover what people have done to overcome water shortage
6. Act locally: Learning from change
Suggests ideas for positive action, stemming from the case studies.
7. Celebrate water for all!
A photo-led activity to celebrate water and positive change
Target Audiences:
aged 8-10 years , aged 11-13 years , Teacher , Facilitator / Educator
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