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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Geography
Lesson Topic: Capture, management, use, disposal, reuse of water
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the processes of water capture, management, use, disposal and reuse in human systems.
  • Analyse the quantitative water balance equation and calculate changes in stored water.
  • Evaluate the role of Integrated Water Resources Management in sustainable water supply.
  • Compare sectoral water consumption patterns and discuss implications for policy.
  • Apply appropriate water treatment and reuse strategies to real‑world case studies.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts of water‑balance equation and sector table
  • Interactive map of local water infrastructure (digital)
  • Worksheets for calculations
  • Access to online water‑resource databases
 Introduction:
Begin with a striking fact: over 70% of global freshwater withdrawals are for agriculture. Ask students what they know about how cities obtain and treat their water, linking to prior lessons on the natural water cycle. Explain that today they will explore the full human water cycle and will be able to model water balances and assess management strategies.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on natural water‑cycle concepts (paper).
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of capture methods (surface, groundwater, rainwater, desalination) with slides.
  3. Interactive activity (12'): Small groups analyse a city water‑balance case study using the equation; calculate ΔS.
  4. Management discussion (10'): Whole‑class debate on water licensing, IWRM and stakeholder roles.
  5. Use & disposal stations (8'): Rotating stations where groups match sector consumption data to treatment/reuse options.
  6. Reflection & check (5'): Exit ticket – one sentence on the most critical challenge for sustainable water use.
Conclusion:
Summarise how capture, management, use, disposal and reuse are interconnected in the human water cycle. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding and clarify any misconceptions. Assign homework: research a local water‑reuse project and prepare a brief report.