I think is a great quote, as it relates to our recent water unit in class, and also it relates to every human that lives on this earth as well. Most humans can gain instant access to water, and for many different purposes. Whether we are conscious of our water use or not, water is wasted and misused on a daily basis. The sad reality is that people do not realize how much of an impact water has on their lives, until an instance where they do not have any water.
I feel this quote can make a difference in my life, both as a student, person and future educator. Prior to this course, and our recent water unit, I think I took water use for granted. But after our class activities, lectures, and discussions, I have realized how important it is to use water efficiently and responsibly. One activity that stands out to me was during lecture one day, when we made a list of our personal uses of water during the past 24 hours.
In my future classroom, I definitely feel I can apply this quote to make an impact on my students. Environmental education certainly lends a helping hand in educating students on ways they can influence the environment. When it comes to teaching them about how they can effect the environment around them, responsible use of water is a critical concept in my opinion. The activity we did in class that involved documenting our recent personal use of water is one that I would use in my classroom. Depending on the grade level, I could modify it so students would understand. Overall, I think when students enter elementary school, they will be able to discuss how water is used in their personal lives.
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