Here are the answers for the worksheets shown.
Worksheet 1: Save or Waste?
*Instructions: Circle "Save" or "Waste" for each picture.*
1.
Pouring a full glass of water down the sink: This is wasting water because it isn't being used for anything useful.
* Answer:
WASTE
2.
Pouring extra water on a plant: Plants only need a certain amount. Pouring too much just lets it run away unused.
* Answer:
WASTE
3.
Turning off the tap while brushing teeth: This stops water from running when you don't need it.
* Answer:
SAVE
4.
Taking a short shower: Using less time in the shower uses less water than a long one.
* Answer:
SAVE
5.
Brushing teeth with water on: Letting the water run while you brush wastes a lot of water.
* Answer:
WASTE
*(Note: The middle-left image is cut off, but usually, these worksheets contrast fixing a leak [Save] vs ignoring a leak [Waste], or using a bucket to wash a car [Save] vs a hose [Waste]. Based on standard examples, if it shows fixing something or using a bucket, it is SAVE. If it shows a dripping tap ignored or a hose running, it is WASTE.)*
Worksheet 2: Water Is Life
*Instructions: Which things need water to live? Make a checkmark (✓) under each thing.*
To solve this, we look for living things (plants and animals). Non-living objects do not drink water.
1.
Fish: Yes, fish live in water. (✓)
2.
Umbrella: No, this is an object.
3.
Frog: Yes, frogs are animals that need water. (✓)
4.
Boat: No, this is an object.
5.
Flower: Yes, flowers are plants and need water to grow. (✓)
6.
Table: No, this is an object.
7.
Book: No, this is an object.
8.
Cup: No, this is an object.
9.
Duck: Yes, ducks are animals that need water. (✓)
10.
Cat: Yes, cats are animals that need to drink water. (✓)
11.
Bee: Yes, bees are insects/animals that need water. (✓)
12.
Chair: No, this is an object.
Final Answer:
Save or Waste?:
1. Waste
2. Waste
3. Save
4. Save
5. Waste
Water Is Life (Checkmarks):
- Fish ✓
- Frog ✓
- Flower ✓
- Duck ✓
- Cat ✓
- Bee ✓
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of magic school bus wet all over worksheet.
