1.23 When water is dangerous

Natural science

Grade 4

Life and way of living

Module 24

When water is dangerous

When might water be dangerous?

Use a red pencil crayon to circle examples of dangerous situations that involve water.

Memorandum

When might water be dangerous?

Discuss the dangers that are evident in the picture after the learners have completed the assignment.

• When babies and toddlers bath in very hot water
• When babies and toddlers are left in the bath without supervision.
• Swimming pool dangers.
• A river may be too shallow for diving without you knowing it, and may contain germs.
• The water in a dam may be too shallow and contaminated (stagnant water).
• There may be sharks in the sea, or currents that can lead to drowning.
• Any spontaneous response form the class.

1. For cooking food, for cleaning and drinking

• A pot of food the stove
• Washing a fruit in running water
• A child drinking water

2. For cultivating food

• Maize plants growing
• Fruit trees growing
• Cabbages in the field

3. For transport and recreation

• Yacht
• Jet ski
• Child angling

4. For cleaning

• Father washing car
• Washing dishes
• Washing hands after going to the toilet

5. For plants and animals to live in

• Ducks on a dam
• Crocodile at the water
• Dolphins swimming

6. For factories, industries and power stations

• Industries
• Power station
• Factories