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WATER LITERACY IN THE CLASSROOM

This presentation is a practical guide on how to make water literacy visible and applicable in the classroom. It begins by explaining what water literacy is and why it is important; then, it demonstrates how this concept supports students in developing skills such as scientific thinking, systems thinking, problem-solving, and environmental responsibility. The presentation also emphasizes how the topic of water can be linked to different disciplines such as science, mathematics, social studies, language, and art; and provides examples of activities based on observations of daily water use, inquiry-based questions, and real-life problems from school life. The final section encourages students to reflect on what they have learned, develop personal responsibility, and plan small but realistic actions. Overall, the content aims to go beyond simply transferring information about water literacy, supporting students in their processes of awareness, inquiry, connection, and action.

WATER LITERACY IN THE CLASSROOM
What is Water Literacy?
Why Water Literacy Matters
Water Literacy Supports
Start with Everyday Water Use
Observation skills
Observation skills

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CONNECT WATER TO MORE THAN ONE DISCIPLINE
Connect Water to More Than One Discipline
Connect Water to More Than One Discipline
Use Inquiry-Based Questions
Try this question frame
TURN LEARNING INTO A REAL-LIFE PROBLEM
Turn Learning into a Real-Life Problem
Student Activities
Student Activities

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Skills Developed
Skills Developed

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Water literacy should not end with information delivery. Students need time to reflect on what they've learned and connect knowledge to responsibility.
REFLECT ON YOUR WATER LITERACY JOURNEY
What small action is realistic for me or my school?
One thing I learned
One thing I learned

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WHY REFLECTION WORKS
WHY REFLECTION WORKS

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Final Thought
Final Thought

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Often, small and well-designed learning experiences are enough to make water literacy visible, relevant, and memorable.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU

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