Divide your class into two or three groups. Each group will go around to check one area in school or around it. It must carefully note if water has collected anywhere, and mark ✓

where it finds stagnant water.

Pot $□$ Cooler $□$ Tank $□$ Any open space in the

school ground $□$ Gutter $□$ Any other place_____________

Since how many days has water collected there?

Has it caused any problem in the area?

Who is responsible for keeping these places clean?

Who is supposed to get the gutters and drains repaired?

Can any larvae be seen in the collected water?

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Solution

Disclaimer: This section involves the process of one’s own observation and gathering information. Considering the sustenance of this process, sample answers have been provided for some of the given questions. These answers will aid the students in framing their thoughts and observations.

When water gets collected in a particular area, it leads to the spread of diseases and also makes the area dirty. It may also cause hindrance to the passers by.

The cleaners and sweepers from the Municipal corporation or the town /village panchayat is responsible for keeping the places clean.

The Municipal corporation or the town /village panchayat is responsible for getting the gutters and drains repaired.

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