Making Water Safe to Drink
Understanding the processes involved in making water safe for drinking and the importance of sanitation.
Key Questions
- Why should we always drink clean water?
- What are two ways to make water safe before drinking it?
- How can you tell if water might not be safe to drink?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
Experiential Learning
Learning through doing and structured reflection — aligned to NEP 2020 and competency-based education across CBSE, ICSE, and state boards.
30–60 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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