| Keyword |
Description |
| Hydrostations |
A compact machine that makes clean water by pulling moisture from the air and condensing it into liquid, usually powered by renewable energy like solar panels. |
| Gardens |
Small areas of land where people grow plants, flowers or food |
| Teamowork |
When people work together, share ideas and help each other to reach the same goal |
A few years ago, the city of Monterrey had a big problem: there was almost no water. Many families only had water for a few hours, and sometimes nothing came out of the tap at all. At a public technical middle school, a group of students were tired of not being able to shower, wash dishes or drink safely, so they decided to create a solution. With their teacher, they built special machines called hydrostations that can turn wet air into clean drinking water using the sun’s energy.
These hydrostations now help give water to school gardens, drinking fountains and small plant pots with vegetables. While building them, the students learned science, technology and how to work together as a team. Their idea was so good that they became one of 33 finalist schools in the world for a big environmental award called the Zayed Sustainability Prize. The project made the students feel proud and brave, because they saw that children can also help their city when there is a serious problem like a water crisis.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Problem |
Problema |
| Garden |
Jardín |
| Technology |
Tecnología |
Time to discuss
- Why is water so important in our daily life?
- Do you think kids can help solve big problems in their city? Why?
- What are some easy ways we can save water at home or at school?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Imagine one day there is no water at home. What would change in your routine?
- If your class could invent something to help the planet, what would you like to create?
