Name of Project: Every Drop Counts
Grade Level: VII
Teacher(s): Ms. Aliya, Ms. Saima Zahid, Ms. Shagufta, Ms. Rida, Mr. Asad, Ms. Naureen, Ms. Shahnaz, Ms. Saima Khaliq
School: Beaconhouse Margalla Campus – Boys, Islamabad
Driving Question:
Why do we buy bottled water for drinking instead of getting from taps at our homes?
Project Summary:
Students had been observing that much of the water is being wasted in their school, city and country due to improper use of water. They also wanted to explore the impact of human activity on climate and how climate change impacts on water availability. They decided to research about water scarcity, reasons and impact in great detail after meeting with government officials from Capital Developmental Authority. Through this project they wanted to think of some workable ways to clean and save water and also have sustainable water supply, which eventually also contribute in improving their local and global environment.
Key Knowledge and Understanding (Curriculum Standards):
Science and Social Studies:
- Human activities and their impact on climate
- Scarcity of water, reasons and its impact in environment
- Identify different water supply methods in Pakistan
- Compare and contrast water distribution system locally and globally
- Investigate how water is wasted and think of the workable ways to have sustainable water supply
- Find ways to improve the quality of their own and global environment
Literacy/ Digital Literacy:
- Find information through different research methods
- Write reports to sharing findings
Numeracy:
- Collecting and presenting data
Entry Event:
A visit to Capital Development Authority to understand the layout of structure of the city and its impact on water management. CDA is responsible for coordinating all endeavors for the development of the whole of the capital region so that the unity of purpose is ensured at all times.
Major Products:
Individual:
Recommendations for CDA in the form of a PowerPoint
Workable Models of water filters.
Project Culmination:
Students presented their proposed plan, submitted to CDA, along with workable models with instructions for reusing waste water and making water filters at a local level to parents and school community.