Grade 2

Saving water and electricity

Understand simple ways children can save water and electricity at home and school.

Category: World Around Us 7 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Small actions add up. Turning off taps and lights when not needed is a good start.

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Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.

save water

This small step saves a lot of water.

Example: Close the tap, save water.

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Switch off the light when you leave a room.

save electricity

Connect it to daily habit.

Example: Lights off when leaving.

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Use a bucket instead of a long shower.

save water

Compare water usage.

Example: A bucket uses less water.

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Open curtains for sunlight instead of switching on lights during the day.

save electricity

Use natural light.

Example: Sunlight saves electricity.

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