Save Water

NCERT anchor: NCERT Looking Around Class 1 — Theme: Water (saving water)

• Close taps tightly — no dripping.
• Fix leaks with adult help; reuse water for plants when safe.
• Every drop counts — cricket ground and home both need care.

1. Close the tap

Level 1 (Verbal): While brushing, turn off tap — save litres.

Level 2 (Symbolic): Small habit → big saving over a year.

Visual: Poster: "Tap off when soap on hands."

2. Fix leaks

Verbal: Drip-drip from tap wastes water all night — tell parents.

Visual: Bucket under leak — count drips (activity).

3. Reuse wisely

Verbal: Water used to wash rice can water garden (if clean enough) — with adult OK.

Saving water during hand wash at school

Step 1 — Wet hands → turn **off** tap.
Step 2 — Apply soap, scrub 20 seconds.
Step 3 — Turn tap on briefly → rinse → **off** again.
Step 4 — Compare to leaving tap running — much saved!
Answer: off while soaping saves water.

• Should tap run while you apply soap?
• What to do if tap drips all night?
• Name one place at school to save water.
• Stretch: How could you reuse water from washing vegetables?

Revision tip: Sticker near tap: 'I close me!' — check after every wash.

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