Photographs of real children – and lively narration – take this subject beyond statistics and the abstract to show how water affects children in different countries and cultures. Photo-detective questions help students think critically about the similarities and differences – and the opportunites that define their own lives. The images – combined with activities and questions – help students to really understand how easy it is to take water for granted while its scarcity for millions of children across the world imposes real hardship – and erodes valuable study and playtime Photo-journey includes: a story about a Burmese child whose life was changed by the purchase of a simple water pump.

Grades: 2 – 6

On-line Unit includes: Images plus a photo-story about a child in  Myanmar whose life was changed by the purchase of a simple water pump.  Many images have Photo-Detective questions (and answers) and a substantial amount of background information and lesson plan ideas.

Curriculum tie-ins : Social Studies, Geography, Transportation STEM/STEAM

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