DROP BY DROP INTRODUCTION n Every drop of

DROP BY DROP

INTRODUCTION n Every drop of water is precious n We cannot live without water n Water is very scarce in desert areas n We get water through taps and wells

WATER SOURCES. . n Lakes, Ponds, Wells , River etc.

USES OF WATER n Water is an essential commodity in our day to day life, We use water mainly for: n Drinking n Washing n Cooking n Cleaning n Irrigation

DESERT AREA

DESERT AREA n Acres and acres of dry land n Water is very limited. n Plant Mainly found: Cactus n Ship of the Desert: Camel n Oasis: The place in the desert where we find water and date trees grow

CAMEL n Camel is an animal found in the desert n Main mode of transportation in desert n Ship of the desert

CACTUS n Cactus is a plant mostly found in the desert n Has thorns all over its body

OASIS Oasis is the place in the desert where water will be present and there will be palm and date trees growing n Is a greenish place in the desert n Very helpful for travelers in the desert n

IN THE DESERT… n People move to one place from other in search of food and water

IN THE DESERT… n n n Life is very tough People lives in special house – Tents are made of canvas

WASTAGE OF WATER We should not waste even a simple drop of water n A leaky pipe should be repaired immediately n Rain water should be collected in tanks n

RAIN WATER COLLECTOR n Collect rain water in huge tanks.

SAVE WATER

SAVE WATER n Close the tap tightly n Never keep the tap running while brushing our teeth

RE-USAGE OF WATER Water used to wash vegetables & fruits can be used to water the plants n Water used to wash face and hands can be used to mop the floor n



FORMATIVE ASSESMENT n LESSON : DROP BY DROP n Written assignments, MCQs. n Find out the water availability and use in school and house.

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