CONNECT
Water is essential for the life of all living beings, found in rivers, lakes, oceans, and even in rain. Our bodies are mostly composed of water, making it vital for our survival. In addition to drinking, we use water for various daily activities, such as washing clothes, dishes, and bathing. However, it is crucial to care for water by avoiding pollution and waste, as this affects not only the animals that live in it but also our own health. We must be aware of the importance of conserving water, ensuring it remains clean and safe for future generations.
Watch the video “Save Water Animated Video” from Arcsoft Animations:
CONTEMPLATE
• Why is water essential for all living beings?
• Where can we find water?
• How can water pollution and waste affect animals and our health?
CONSTRUCT
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
WATER MILL
A water mill is an ancient machine that uses the power of water to perform important tasks. They are usually built near rivers or streams. The water turns a large wheel or turbine inside the mill, which is connected to other gears. These gears can do things like grinding grains to make flour or generating electricity.
Water mills have been used for a long time to help people with their daily tasks. They were an important source of energy even before electricity was invented. Nowadays, some water mills are still used to produce clean and sustainable energy. It’s amazing how the simple power of water can be so useful and important to us.
CONTEXTUALIZE
Build a water mill with the WeDo 2.0 Technological Kit.
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Watch the video and see how the water mill works:
ASSEMBLY PROGRAMMING
Make the water mill move as shown in the video.
1. Create the programming as shown below:
2. Explain to the rest of the class how the water mill worked.
CONTINUE
Answer the questions and share your answers with your classmates.
• Which part was essential to give movement to the water mill?
• Would you have programmed it differently?
After the construction, store all the materials used.