tools to introduce young minds to Clean water and philanthropy
We’ve created two lesson plans designed to teach students about the importance of clean water and our work in Burundi Africa. We offer these tools so students can learn why water matters and to foster curiosity, and empower students about their role as global citizens. The lessons align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.
Watch the 1-minute video to see the positive impact students at Austin School had by incorporating this programming into their curriculum.
Clean Water Changes Everything
Clean water is foundational to reversing the cycle of poverty. In Burundi, one of the poorest countries in the world, waterborne illnesses are the leading cause of death and the majority of the population live in rural, mountainous areas that are difficult to access. Learn more about where we work. For a community there, clean water means: improved health, better educational opportunities, shorter safer walking distances. Learn more about why water matters.
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Lesson Plan 1: GET THE WATER - TARGET Grade 2-5
Students will be able to understand different sources of water; be able to describe the uses of water and the impact of clean water; learn the geography and lack of clean water sources in Burundi; collect free-standing water and perform observational analysis and document their findings.
Lesson Plan 2: TIPPY TAP - TARGET GRADE 6-12
Designed to explore elements of the global water crisis, water quality issues, and the importance of clean water to healthy lives. The lesson will focus on the need for clean water and handwashing, examples of daily life without adequate infrastructure for safe running water, and the engineering to make a simple handwashing system using materials around their homes.