Year 1 science · E.7 · Earth materials
Save water
Turning off the tap stops water from flowing when not needed. This helps save water for everyone and the Earth.
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What should Zoe do while brushing their teeth to help save water?
- Brush for longer
- Wash hands first
- Turn off the tap (right)
Ravi sees a friend Jonah leaving the tap running while washing hands. What should they do?
- Ignore it
- Tell Jonah to turn off the tap (right)
- Turn off the tap themselves
Omar and Maya are brushing teeth at home. What can they do to save water?
- Use a longer brush
- Turn off the tap after brushing (right)
- Brush with more toothpaste
Tip: Turning off the tap stops water from flowing when not needed. This helps save water for everyone and the Earth.
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