Waterborne Diseases

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  • The Adventure of Clean Water
  • Questions for Practice on Keeping Water Clean
  • The Adventure of Clean Water

    Once upon a time, in a small town called Clearville, there were two best friends, Lily and Max, They loved playing outside, especially near the river that flowed through their town.

    One sunny day, as Lily and Max were splashing in the river, they began to wonder why their parents always reminded them to drink clean water. Curiosity sparkled in their eyes, and off they went on an adventure to discover the secrets of water!

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    Kids, can you tell what would happen if we drank dirty water?

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    Lily and Max met a wise old owl named Oliver, who told them about waterborne diseases. Oliver explained that waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by tiny creatures that hide in dirty water. These naughty creatures can make us feel sick if we drink dirty water.

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    Kids, can you guess what are these tiny creatures in the water that can make you sick?

    Lily and Max were eager to know more. They discovered that the tricky creatures were called germs and bacteria. Oliver warns them that these tiny troublemakers can sneak into our bodies through dirty water, making us unwell.

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    As our young adventurers continued their journey, they stumbled upon a magical guarded by a friendly dragon named Draco. Draco shared that clean water is like a superhero that fights off germs and keeps us healthy. Draco explained that drinking clean water is crucial because it helps our bodies grow strong and keeps the germs away.

    Kids, can you tell why clean water is like a superhero for us?

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    Our heroes decided to spread the word about the importance of clean water. They met a wise turtle named Terry, who suggested they organise a quest for the magical clean water.

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    Lily and Max invited all their friends to join the Great Clean-water Quest. Along the way, they met puzzles that taught them how to keep water clean. For example, they discovered that throwing trash in the bin instead of the river helps keep the water clean.

    As the adventures reached the enchanted waterfall, they met a wise fish named Finny. Finny shared the magic spell called "Hand-washing" that protects us from germs.

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    Lily and Max learned that washing hands with soap and water is like a shield against tricky germs. They promised each of their friends this magical spell to stay healthy.

    Finally, Lily and Max gathered their friends for a Grand Clean-water Feast. They celebrated with fruits and vegetables, thanking the clean water for keeping them strong and healthy.

    As the sun set on Clearville, our young adventures realised the importance of clean water in their everyday lives. They understood that by taking care of the water, they were protecting themselves and their friends from waterborne diseases.

    And so, the tale of Lily and Max's adventure in Clearville came to an end, leaving a lesson for all the kids out there- that clean water is a magical potion for a healthy and happy life.

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