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The Water Forum launches secondary schools module on ‘The global impacts of how we use water’

Happy Earth Day 2024. Today, 22 April, The Water Forum launches it’s second schools module on The global impacts of how we use water.

The module is suitable for secondary school teaching and learning. It will be particularly useful for teaching the new Leaving Cert Subject Climate Action and Sustainable Development or for Transition Year. The module comprises a resource book for teachers that includes 5 lesson plans, the supporting Power Point presentations and links to additional information.

There is also a student workbook. The module is designed so that students develop skills in critical thinking, debating, sharing information and communication. The module was developed by Maigue Rivers Trust with academics from Mary Immaculate College with the support of the Water Forum.

Schools Module on the Global impacts of our water use is now available.

Learn more:

Schools module resources: The global impacts of how we use water

Teachers Resource

Student Workbook

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