Distribution of Fresh Water

Learning Outcomes

Learn about percentage of saline and fresh water on the Earth.

Description Of Activity

Assemble the students in the playground.

On the ground draw two circles. Take all the students, for example 40 students. Let them represent the total amount of water present on the surface of Earth. Measure out 97% of the students that is 39 students in the first circle. These students represent the amount of saline water on the Earth. The rest 3% left behind that is 1 student in the other circle represents the fresh water on the Earth.

This activity shows us the distribution of Fresh water on Earth.

 

 

 

 

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Variations

The same activity can be used for demonstrating different gases present in the atmosphere.

Nitrogen (78%)

Oxygen (21%)

Other gases (01%)

Coaching Tips

Teacher can explain about importance of fresh water and saline water..

Equipment/Material Required

Limestone powder on ground.