Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 National Value Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about the importance of water. Today, we’re going to learn about the Sources of Water.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- List three sources of water.
- Appreciate the importance of water sources for life and human activities.
- Discuss how communities rely on different sources of water for their daily needs.
Sources of Water
Water is essential for life, and it comes from different sources. Some of these sources include:
- Rivers: These are large flowing bodies of water that usually flow into lakes, oceans, or other rivers.
- Lakes: These are large bodies of water surrounded by land. They are often formed by rivers, glaciers, or volcanic activity.
- Wells: These are holes dug into the ground to reach underground water sources. Water is drawn from wells using pumps or buckets.
- Rain: This is water that falls from the sky as precipitation. It is a major source of water for many communities.
- Boreholes: These are deep wells drilled into the ground to reach underground water sources. They are often used in areas where surface water is scarce.
- Streams: These are smaller bodies of flowing water that often flow into rivers or lakes.
- Reservoirs: These are artificial lakes created by damming rivers. They are used to store water for drinking, irrigation, and other purposes.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about the sources of water, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Can you name three sources of water?
- Why is it important to keep our water sources clean?
- How can we save water in our daily lives?
- What are some ways that communities use water from different sources?
- Why is it important to protect our water sources?
Conclusion or Summary
We learned that water comes from different sources, such as rivers, lakes, wells, rain, boreholes, streams, and reservoirs. Each source is important for life and human activities. It is important to conserve water and protect our water sources for future generations.
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