THE ACHIEVERS, EXPLORERS, SCHOLARS (AES) PROGRAMME

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Water Resources Grade: 8

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Learning Objectives:
• Explain the significance of water.
• Examine the distribution of fresh water and state the factors responsible for water scarcity in
many parts of the world.
• Explain the various methods of conserving water.
• Examine the benefits derived from multipurpose river valley projects.

I. Answer the following: (To be done in the notebook)

1. Explain the significance of water.
2. The distribution of freshwater is highly uneven in the world. Justify this statement.
3. Why does the depth of the water table vary from place to place and season to season?
4. State the factors that have created water scarcity in many parts of the world.
5. What are the multipurpose river valley projects in India? Explain the benefits derived from such
projects.

II. My Challenge Questions: (Anyone to be done in the notebook)

Achievers:
Explain the various important methods of conserving water.
Explorers:
Although about two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered by water, very little of it can actually be
used by us. Justify.
Scholars:
The scarcity of water resources is a major problem faced by many countries. Comment.
Or
Many parts of India face water scarcity, especially during summer. Collect newspaper reports and
pictures to prepare your own report on ‘Water Scarcity in India’ and make a collage.

III. Art Integration: (To be done in the notebook)

Design a poster with a message on the conservation of water. Write a slogan too.
IV. Extension Task: (To be done in the Note Book)
With the help of the link given below write a report on -The UAE Water Aid Foundation.

Useful link:
https://www.dewa.gov.ae/en/about-us/media-publications/latest-news/2017/04/uae-water-aid-
foundation-provides-drinking-water-to-over-8-million-people-in-19-countries

V. Reflective Log (My Reflection)

Yes No Partial
I have understood the significance of conserving
water.
I have become aware of the factors responsible
for the scarcity of water in many parts of the
world.
I know about multipurpose river valley projects
in India and the benefits derived from such
projects.