Write them on the board next to the corresponding feature, so students can see the connection. Once each feature of culture has a matching activity, ask the students what conclusions they can possibly draw about their culture from the list. These conclusions could be based on the components of our culture which are affected be water most directly, such as food and transportation and the relatively small amount of time and energy children spend on water-related activities in the United States. They could also consider the importance of water to the culture. Water is plentiful and easy to obtain at most homes, restaurants, and businesses.
Water is available at school by turning a faucet.
Discuss the conclusions. Ask if the students have any additions to these conclusions, based on their own experiences and knowledge of their culture. List all conclusions on a piece of chart paper, to be saved for future use. Tell students they will now be doing research to find out about water-related activities and children's lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Locate Africa on the world map, then find Kenya and Tanzania .