Keeping Water Clean
Identifying different types of water pollutants (industrial, agricultural, domestic) and their harmful effects on ecosystems and human health.
Key Questions
- What are some things people should never throw into rivers or ponds?
- Why do you think drinking dirty water makes people sick?
- How can you help keep the water in your school or neighborhood clean?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
Role Play
Students take on specific roles within a structured scenario, applying curriculum knowledge through the perspective of a character to develop empathy, critical analysis, and communication skills.
25–50 min
Think-Pair-Share
A three-phase structured discussion strategy that gives every student in a large Class individual thinking time, partner dialogue, and a structured pathway to contribute to whole-class learning — aligned with NEP 2020 competency-based outcomes.
10–20 min
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