Ealing Agreed Syllabus: guidance for teachers KS1_5: The importance of water Overall aim: to look at the role water plays in religion and ritual. Introduction explore the importance of water for life; learn about stewardship of water. Pupils will SEN Aim: to begin to understand how crucial water is in our lives. Gifted Possible activities Suggested resources Prior to the start of this unit, bring in two seedlings that are of similar stages of development. Make sure they are the same type of plant, in particular one that needs frequent watering to thrive. Place them side by side in an area of the classroom that gets plenty of sun. (Note: you could buy two pots of basil from the supermarket, as these will wilt quickly without sufficient water, although be sure to leave the plant that you will be watering sitting in water over the weekend.) For a contrast bring in a cactus or succulent that does not require frequent watering. Starter: In pairs, brainstorm ideas of where we get water from, e.g. river, sea, rain, tap. Discuss as a Poster of water cycle (see background class. information) Two plants (e.g. basil) for experiment; a Activity 1: Discuss various uses of water and what happens when there is no water? Discuss places in small cactus or succulent. the world where there is plenty of water and others where there is a serious shortage. Make a list of what we use water for, and what happens when there is no water. (Note: be sure that the list includes Poster: felt tips, crayons, stencils the importance of water in washing and keeping clean. This will help with the understanding of rituals Computer: Word Art for designing a poster around water.) Activity 2: In some manner distinguish the two basil plants, e.g. mark an x on one pot, or tie a brightly Global Drought Information Service: (has coloured ribbon round the pot. Water the marked plant regularly and the other not at all, and keep a map) visual record (e.g. take photos on your phone) of what happens to the two plants and the cactus during the course of the unit. How long can the cactus go without watering before it shows signs of distress. WaterAid’s website has education
Ealing Agreed Syllabus: guidance for teachers KS1_5: The importance of water Overall aim: to look at the role water plays in religion and ritual. Introduction Pupils will explore the importance of water for life; learn about stewardship of water. Aim: to begin to understand how crucial water is in our lives. SEN Gifted Possible activities Suggested resources Prior to the start of this unit, bring in two seedlings that are of similar stages of development. Make sure they are the same type of plant, in particular one that needs frequent watering to thrive. Place them side by side in an area of the classroom that gets plenty of sun. (Note: you could buy two pots of basil from the supermarket, as these will wilt quickly without sufficient water, although be sure to leave the plant that you will be watering sitting in water over the weekend.) For a contrast bring in a cactus or succulent that does not require frequent watering. Starter: In pairs, brainstorm ideas of where we get water from, e.g. river, sea, rain, tap. Discuss as a class. Poster of water cycle (see background information) Two plants (e.g. basil) for experiment; a small cactus or succulent. Poster: felt tips, crayons, stencils Computer: Word Art for designing a poster Global Drought Information Service: (has map) WaterAid’s website has education Activity 1: Discuss various uses of water and what happens when there is no water? Discuss places in the world where there is plenty of water and others where there is a serious shortage. Make a list of what we use water for, and what happens when there is no water. (Note: be sure that the list includes the importance of water in washing and keeping clean. This will help with the understanding of rituals around water.) Activity 2: In some manner distinguish the two basil plants, e.g. mark an x on one pot, or tie a brightly coloured ribbon round the pot. Water the marked plant regularly and the other not at all, and keep a visual record (e.g. take photos on your phone) of what happens to the two plants and the cactus during the course of the unit. How long can the cactus go without watering before it shows signs of distress.