Instructions
Let's learn how we can turn dirty water into clean water using a filter! Follow the activities below to become a water-cleaning expert.
Activity 1: Spot the Dirty Water
Look at the two cups of water below. Circle the cup that has dirty water in it.
💧
Cup A
This water is clear.
💧
Cup B
This water is brown and muddy.
Activity 2: Meet the Cleaning Crew
These materials help clean the water. Trace the letters to write their names.
- âš« Gravel
- ðŸ–ï¸ Sand
- ⬛ Charcoal
Activity 3: Build a Filter!
A water filter has layers. Put the layers in the right order. Write the numbers 1, 2, 3 in the boxes. (1 is the bottom layer).
↓ Dirty Water Goes In ↓
↓ Clean Water Comes Out ↓
Activity 4: Before and After
The filter cleans the water! In the "AFTER" box, draw what the water looks like when it comes out of the filter.
BEFORE
💧
Muddy Water
AFTER
Clean Water
Activity 5: Why Do We Need Clean Water?
Clean water helps us stay healthy and happy. Circle the happy, healthy pictures.
Answer Key
Activity 1: Spot the Dirty Water
The child should circle Cup B (the one with brown, muddy water).
Activity 2: Meet the Cleaning Crew
The child should have traced the words: Gravel, Sand, Charcoal.
Activity 3: Build a Filter!
The boxes should be numbered from top to bottom: 3, 2, 1.
- 3 - Charcoal
- 2 - Sand
- 1 - Gravel
Activity 4: Before and After
The child's drawing in the "AFTER" box should show a clean drop of water (💧), likely colored blue or left clear.
Activity 5: Why Do We Need Clean Water?
The child should circle the happy face (😊) and the healthy, growing plant (🌱).